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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.08, 36,751.62 and 14,695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.08, 36,751.62 and 14,695.41 is: 20,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.08 : 36,751.62 = 14,695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.08/36,751.62 = 14,695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.08x = 36,751.62 × 14,695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.08x = 540,080,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,080,124.06/26,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.31

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