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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.62, 36,740.25 and 14,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.62, 36,740.25 and 14,687.46 is: 20,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.62 : 36,740.25 = 14,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.62/36,740.25 = 14,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.62x = 36,740.25 × 14,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.62x = 539,620,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,620,952.27/26,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.50

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