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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.06, 36,752.34 and 14,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.06, 36,752.34 and 14,695.74 is: 20,280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.06 : 36,752.34 = 14,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.06/36,752.34 = 14,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.06x = 36,752.34 × 14,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.06x = 540,102,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,102,888.14/26,632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.18

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