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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.80, 36,751.68 and 14,697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.80, 36,751.68 and 14,697.26 is: 20,281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.80 : 36,751.68 = 14,697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.80/36,751.68 = 14,697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.80x = 36,751.68 × 14,697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.80x = 540,148,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,148,996.40/26,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.34

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