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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.64, 36,751.61 and 14,694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.64, 36,751.61 and 14,694.94 is: 20,278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.64 : 36,751.61 = 14,694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.64/36,751.61 = 14,694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.64x = 36,751.61 × 14,694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.64x = 540,062,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,062,703.85/26,631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.99

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