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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.62, 36,752.67 and 14,696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.62, 36,752.67 and 14,696.46 is: 20,280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.62 : 36,752.67 = 14,696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.62/36,752.67 = 14,696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.62x = 36,752.67 × 14,696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.62x = 540,134,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,134,144.55/26,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.92

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