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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.85, 36,751.51 and 14,695.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.85, 36,751.51 and 14,695.27 is: 20,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.85 : 36,751.51 = 14,695.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.85/36,751.51 = 14,695.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.85x = 36,751.51 × 14,695.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.85x = 540,073,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,073,474.91/26,631.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.23

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