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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.70, 36,737.60 and 14,686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.70, 36,737.60 and 14,686.12 is: 20,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.70 : 36,737.60 = 14,686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.70/36,737.60 = 14,686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.70x = 36,737.60 × 14,686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.70x = 539,532,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,532,802.11/26,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.89

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