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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.94, 36,751.38 and 14,694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.94, 36,751.38 and 14,694.32 is: 20,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.94 : 36,751.38 = 14,694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.94/36,751.38 = 14,694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.94x = 36,751.38 × 14,694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.94x = 540,036,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,036,538.16/26,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.30

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