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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.69, 36,737.61 and 14,686.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.69, 36,737.61 and 14,686.11 is: 20,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.69 : 36,737.61 = 14,686.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.69/36,737.61 = 14,686.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.69x = 36,737.61 × 14,686.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.69x = 539,532,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,532,581.60/26,622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.89

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