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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.44, 36,753.24 and 14,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.44, 36,753.24 and 14,695.66 is: 20,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.44 : 36,753.24 = 14,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.44/36,753.24 = 14,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.44x = 36,753.24 × 14,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.44x = 540,113,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,113,118.94/26,633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.51

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