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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.80, 36,748.92 and 14,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.80, 36,748.92 and 14,695.26 is: 20,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.80 : 36,748.92 = 14,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.80/36,748.92 = 14,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.80x = 36,748.92 × 14,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.80x = 540,034,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,034,934.12/26,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.58

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