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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.71, 36,892.99 and 14,635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.71, 36,892.99 and 14,635.25 is: 20,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.71 : 36,892.99 = 14,635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.71/36,892.99 = 14,635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.71x = 36,892.99 × 14,635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.71x = 539,938,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,938,131.90/26,733.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.90

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