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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.03, 36,739.78 and 14,686.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.03, 36,739.78 and 14,686.39 is: 20,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.03 : 36,739.78 = 14,686.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.03/36,739.78 = 14,686.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.03x = 36,739.78 × 14,686.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.03x = 539,574,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,574,664.16/26,623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.22

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