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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.92, 36,720.57 and 14,672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.92, 36,720.57 and 14,672.36 is: 20,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.92 : 36,720.57 = 14,672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.92/36,720.57 = 14,672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.92x = 36,720.57 × 14,672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.92x = 538,777,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,777,238.84/26,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.76

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