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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.62, 36,751.53 and 14,694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.62, 36,751.53 and 14,694.89 is: 20,278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.62 : 36,751.53 = 14,694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.62/36,751.53 = 14,694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.62x = 36,751.53 × 14,694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.62x = 540,059,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,059,690.68/26,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.89

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