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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.96, 36,740.82 and 14,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.96, 36,740.82 and 14,525.08 is: 20,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.96 : 36,740.82 = 14,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.96/36,740.82 = 14,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.96x = 36,740.82 × 14,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.96x = 533,663,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,663,349.77/26,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.48

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