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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.57, 36,743.52 and 14,687.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.57, 36,743.52 and 14,687.87 is: 20,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.57 : 36,743.52 = 14,687.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.57/36,743.52 = 14,687.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.57x = 36,743.52 × 14,687.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.57x = 539,684,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,684,045.10/26,624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.15

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