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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.25, 36,886.82 and 14,630.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.25, 36,886.82 and 14,630.79 is: 20,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.25 : 36,886.82 = 14,630.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.25/36,886.82 = 14,630.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.25x = 36,886.82 × 14,630.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.25x = 539,683,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,683,317.19/26,729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.74

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