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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.33, 36,751.45 and 14,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.33, 36,751.45 and 14,695.10 is: 20,279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.33 : 36,751.45 = 14,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.33/36,751.45 = 14,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.33x = 36,751.45 × 14,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.33x = 540,066,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,066,033.08/26,631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.35

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