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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.54, 36,741.66 and 14,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.54, 36,741.66 and 14,688.38 is: 20,269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.54 : 36,741.66 = 14,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.54/36,741.66 = 14,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.54x = 36,741.66 × 14,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.54x = 539,675,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,675,463.91/26,624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.85

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