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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.83, 36,753.51 and 14,696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.83, 36,753.51 and 14,696.60 is: 20,281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.83 : 36,753.51 = 14,696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.83/36,753.51 = 14,696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.83x = 36,753.51 × 14,696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.83x = 540,151,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,151,451.30/26,632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.41

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