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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.93, 36,754.94 and 14,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.93, 36,754.94 and 14,697.62 is: 20,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.93 : 36,754.94 = 14,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.93/36,754.94 = 14,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.93x = 36,754.94 × 14,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.93x = 540,209,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,209,883.98/26,633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.77

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