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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.84, 36,749.33 and 14,693.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.84, 36,749.33 and 14,693.19 is: 20,276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.84 : 36,749.33 = 14,693.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.84/36,749.33 = 14,693.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.84x = 36,749.33 × 14,693.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.84x = 539,964,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,964,888.06/26,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.69

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