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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.72, 36,751.91 and 14,695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.72, 36,751.91 and 14,695.07 is: 20,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.72 : 36,751.91 = 14,695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.72/36,751.91 = 14,695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.72x = 36,751.91 × 14,695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.72x = 540,071,632.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,071,632.85/26,631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.26

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