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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.74, 36,748.46 and 14,694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.74, 36,748.46 and 14,694.18 is: 20,277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.74 : 36,748.46 = 14,694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.74/36,748.46 = 14,694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.74x = 36,748.46 × 14,694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.74x = 539,988,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,988,412.49/26,629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.64

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