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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.96, 36,752.80 and 14,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.96, 36,752.80 and 14,695.36 is: 20,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.96 : 36,752.80 = 14,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.96/36,752.80 = 14,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.96x = 36,752.80 × 14,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.96x = 540,095,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,095,627.01/26,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.74

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