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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.54, 36,738.90 and 14,686.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.54, 36,738.90 and 14,686.38 is: 20,267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.54 : 36,738.90 = 14,686.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.54/36,738.90 = 14,686.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.54x = 36,738.90 × 14,686.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.54x = 539,561,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,561,446.18/26,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.09

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