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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.52, 36,740.88 and 14,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.52, 36,740.88 and 14,688 is: 20,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.52 : 36,740.88 = 14,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.52/36,740.88 = 14,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.52x = 36,740.88 × 14,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.52x = 539,650,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,650,045.44/26,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.91

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