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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.96, 36,753.98 and 14,697.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.96, 36,753.98 and 14,697.31 is: 20,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.96 : 36,753.98 = 14,697.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.96/36,753.98 = 14,697.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.96x = 36,753.98 × 14,697.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.96x = 540,184,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,184,582.65/26,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.80

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