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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.84, 36,737.89 and 14,685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.84, 36,737.89 and 14,685.27 is: 20,265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.84 : 36,737.89 = 14,685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.84/36,737.89 = 14,685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.84x = 36,737.89 × 14,685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.84x = 539,505,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,505,833.88/26,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.54

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