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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.97, 36,739.98 and 14,686.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.97, 36,739.98 and 14,686.20 is: 20,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.97 : 36,739.98 = 14,686.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.97/36,739.98 = 14,686.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.97x = 36,739.98 × 14,686.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.97x = 539,570,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,570,694.28/26,622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.11

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