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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.17, 36,751.86 and 14,696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.17, 36,751.86 and 14,696.10 is: 20,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.17 : 36,751.86 = 14,696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.17/36,751.86 = 14,696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.17x = 36,751.86 × 14,696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.17x = 540,109,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,109,009.75/26,630.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.85

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