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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.47, 36,751.56 and 14,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.47, 36,751.56 and 14,694.82 is: 20,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.47 : 36,751.56 = 14,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.47/36,751.56 = 14,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.47x = 36,751.56 × 14,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.47x = 540,057,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,057,558.92/26,631.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.92

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