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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.54, 36,751.32 and 14,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.54, 36,751.32 and 14,695.38 is: 20,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.54 : 36,751.32 = 14,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.54/36,751.32 = 14,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.54x = 36,751.32 × 14,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.54x = 540,074,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,074,612.90/26,631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.51

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