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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.13, 36,740.70 and 14,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.13, 36,740.70 and 14,688.60 is: 20,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.13 : 36,740.70 = 14,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.13/36,740.70 = 14,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.13x = 36,740.70 × 14,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.13x = 539,669,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,669,446.02/26,624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.94

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