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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.52, 36,739.34 and 14,686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.52, 36,739.34 and 14,686.28 is: 20,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.52 : 36,739.34 = 14,686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.52/36,739.34 = 14,686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.52x = 36,739.34 × 14,686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.52x = 539,564,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,564,234.26/26,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.21

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