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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.84, 36,740.58 and 14,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.84, 36,740.58 and 14,687.68 is: 20,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.84 : 36,740.58 = 14,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.84/36,740.58 = 14,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.84x = 36,740.58 × 14,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.84x = 539,633,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,633,882.05/26,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.82

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