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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.39, 36,820.71 and 14,745.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.39, 36,820.71 and 14,745.51 is: 20,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.39 : 36,820.71 = 14,745.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.39/36,820.71 = 14,745.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.39x = 36,820.71 × 14,745.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.39x = 542,940,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,940,147.51/26,682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.26

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