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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.33, 36,741.69 and 14,687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.33, 36,741.69 and 14,687.66 is: 20,269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.33 : 36,741.69 = 14,687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.33/36,741.69 = 14,687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.33x = 36,741.69 × 14,687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.33x = 539,649,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,649,597.48/26,624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.04

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