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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.82, 36,749.07 and 14,693.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.82, 36,749.07 and 14,693.05 is: 20,276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.82 : 36,749.07 = 14,693.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.82/36,749.07 = 14,693.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.82x = 36,749.07 × 14,693.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.82x = 539,955,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,955,922.96/26,629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.36

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