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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.05, 36,751.90 and 14,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.05, 36,751.90 and 14,695.12 is: 20,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.05 : 36,751.90 = 14,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.05/36,751.90 = 14,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.05x = 36,751.90 × 14,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.05x = 540,073,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,073,580.73/26,632.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.08

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