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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.93, 36,750.79 and 14,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.93, 36,750.79 and 14,694.62 is: 20,278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.93 : 36,750.79 = 14,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.93/36,750.79 = 14,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.93x = 36,750.79 × 14,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.93x = 540,038,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,038,687.04/26,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.63

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