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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.65, 36,822.04 and 14,745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.65, 36,822.04 and 14,745.88 is: 20,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.65 : 36,822.04 = 14,745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.65/36,822.04 = 14,745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.65x = 36,822.04 × 14,745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.65x = 542,973,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,973,475.30/26,682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,349.31

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