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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.42, 36,749.95 and 14,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.42, 36,749.95 and 14,693.76 is: 20,277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.42 : 36,749.95 = 14,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.42/36,749.95 = 14,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.42x = 36,749.95 × 14,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.42x = 539,994,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,994,887.87/26,630.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.37

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