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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.90, 36,739.61 and 14,686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.90, 36,739.61 and 14,686.24 is: 20,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.90 : 36,739.61 = 14,686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.90/36,739.61 = 14,686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.90x = 36,739.61 × 14,686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.90x = 539,566,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,566,729.97/26,622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.02

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