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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.94, 36,752.76 and 14,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.94, 36,752.76 and 14,695.32 is: 20,280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.94 : 36,752.76 = 14,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.94/36,752.76 = 14,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.94x = 36,752.76 × 14,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.94x = 540,093,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,093,569.08/26,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.68

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