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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.90, 36,823.20 and 14,747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.90, 36,823.20 and 14,747.02 is: 20,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.90 : 36,823.20 = 14,747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.90/36,823.20 = 14,747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.90x = 36,823.20 × 14,747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.90x = 543,032,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,032,466.86/26,682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,351.33

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