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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.55, 36,752.60 and 14,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.55, 36,752.60 and 14,695.62 is: 20,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.55 : 36,752.60 = 14,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.55/36,752.60 = 14,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.55x = 36,752.60 × 14,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.55x = 540,102,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,102,170.13/26,632.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.78

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