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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.98, 36,741.78 and 14,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.98, 36,741.78 and 14,687.46 is: 20,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.98 : 36,741.78 = 14,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.98/36,741.78 = 14,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.98x = 36,741.78 × 14,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.98x = 539,643,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,643,424.08/26,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.07

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