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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.11, 36,737.93 and 14,685.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.11, 36,737.93 and 14,685.45 is: 20,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.11 : 36,737.93 = 14,685.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.11/36,737.93 = 14,685.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.11x = 36,737.93 × 14,685.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.11x = 539,512,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,512,850.46/26,622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.59

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