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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.09, 36,751.13 and 14,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.09, 36,751.13 and 14,695.23 is: 20,279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.09 : 36,751.13 = 14,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.09/36,751.13 = 14,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.09x = 36,751.13 × 14,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.09x = 540,066,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,066,234.63/26,631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.54

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