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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.47, 36,826.89 and 14,750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.47, 36,826.89 and 14,750.19 is: 20,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.47 : 36,826.89 = 14,750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.47/36,826.89 = 14,750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.47x = 36,826.89 × 14,750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.47x = 543,203,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,203,624.61/26,688.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.50

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