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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.61, 36,832.19 and 14,751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.61, 36,832.19 and 14,751.70 is: 20,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.61 : 36,832.19 = 14,751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.61/36,832.19 = 14,751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.61x = 36,832.19 × 14,751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.61x = 543,337,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,337,417.22/26,688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.40

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