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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.72, 36,735.14 and 14,685.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.72, 36,735.14 and 14,685.06 is: 20,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.72 : 36,735.14 = 14,685.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.72/36,735.14 = 14,685.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.72x = 36,735.14 × 14,685.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.72x = 539,457,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,457,523.83/26,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.81

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