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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.62, 36,750.15 and 14,693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.62, 36,750.15 and 14,693.89 is: 20,277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.62 : 36,750.15 = 14,693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.62/36,750.15 = 14,693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.62x = 36,750.15 × 14,693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.62x = 540,002,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,002,569.71/26,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.51

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