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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.46, 36,741.87 and 14,687.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.46, 36,741.87 and 14,687.79 is: 20,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.46 : 36,741.87 = 14,687.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.46/36,741.87 = 14,687.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.46x = 36,741.87 × 14,687.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.46x = 539,656,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,656,613.62/26,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.21

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