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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.12, 36,740.90 and 14,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.12, 36,740.90 and 14,687.42 is: 20,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.12 : 36,740.90 = 14,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.12/36,740.90 = 14,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.12x = 36,740.90 × 14,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.12x = 539,629,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,629,029.48/26,624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.43

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