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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.07, 36,741.42 and 14,687.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.07, 36,741.42 and 14,687.10 is: 20,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.07 : 36,741.42 = 14,687.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.07/36,741.42 = 14,687.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.07x = 36,741.42 × 14,687.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.07x = 539,624,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,624,909.68/26,624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.31

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