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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.82, 36,748.53 and 14,693.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.82, 36,748.53 and 14,693.15 is: 20,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.82 : 36,748.53 = 14,693.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.82/36,748.53 = 14,693.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.82x = 36,748.53 × 14,693.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.82x = 539,951,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,951,479.83/26,629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.20

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