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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.83, 36,748.53 and 14,693.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.83, 36,748.53 and 14,693.13 is: 20,276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.83 : 36,748.53 = 14,693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.83/36,748.53 = 14,693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.83x = 36,748.53 × 14,693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.83x = 539,950,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,950,928.60/26,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.17

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