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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.96, 36,749.54 and 14,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.96, 36,749.54 and 14,693.73 is: 20,277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.96 : 36,749.54 = 14,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.96/36,749.54 = 14,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.96x = 36,749.54 × 14,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.96x = 539,987,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,987,818.38/26,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.46

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