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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.42, 36,741.49 and 14,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.42, 36,741.49 and 14,688.26 is: 20,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.42 : 36,741.49 = 14,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.42/36,741.49 = 14,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.42x = 36,741.49 × 14,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.42x = 539,668,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,668,337.48/26,624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.68

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