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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.59, 36,741.69 and 14,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.59, 36,741.69 and 14,688.02 is: 20,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.59 : 36,741.69 = 14,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.59/36,741.69 = 14,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.59x = 36,741.69 × 14,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.59x = 539,662,769.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,662,769.41/26,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.34

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