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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.93, 36,739.47 and 14,686.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.93, 36,739.47 and 14,686.02 is: 20,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.93 : 36,739.47 = 14,686.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.93/36,739.47 = 14,686.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.93x = 36,739.47 × 14,686.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.93x = 539,556,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,556,591.21/26,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.61

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