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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.47, 36,752.94 and 14,695.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.47, 36,752.94 and 14,695.83 is: 20,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.47 : 36,752.94 = 14,695.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.47/36,752.94 = 14,695.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.47x = 36,752.94 × 14,695.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.47x = 540,114,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,114,958.24/26,632.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.32

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