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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.93, 36,740.85 and 14,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.93, 36,740.85 and 14,525.08 is: 20,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.93 : 36,740.85 = 14,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.93/36,740.85 = 14,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.93x = 36,740.85 × 14,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.93x = 533,663,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,663,785.52/26,623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.52

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