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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.73, 36,752.24 and 14,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.73, 36,752.24 and 14,695.76 is: 20,279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.73 : 36,752.24 = 14,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.73/36,752.24 = 14,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.73x = 36,752.24 × 14,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.73x = 540,102,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,102,227.12/26,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.64

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