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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.79, 36,886.54 and 14,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.79, 36,886.54 and 14,630.27 is: 20,189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.79 : 36,886.54 = 14,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.79/36,886.54 = 14,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.79x = 36,886.54 × 14,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.79x = 539,660,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,660,053.48/26,729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.46

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