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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.81, 36,753.38 and 14,696.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.81, 36,753.38 and 14,696.49 is: 20,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.81 : 36,753.38 = 14,696.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.81/36,753.38 = 14,696.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.81x = 36,753.38 × 14,696.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.81x = 540,145,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,145,718.38/26,632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.22

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