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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.56, 36,740.76 and 14,685.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.56, 36,740.76 and 14,685.88 is: 20,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.56 : 36,740.76 = 14,685.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.56/36,740.76 = 14,685.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.56x = 36,740.76 × 14,685.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.56x = 539,570,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,570,392.47/26,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.41

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