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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.80, 36,747.54 and 14,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.80, 36,747.54 and 14,694.26 is: 20,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.80 : 36,747.54 = 14,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.80/36,747.54 = 14,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.80x = 36,747.54 × 14,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.80x = 539,977,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,977,907.12/26,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.20

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