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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.61, 36,741.60 and 14,687.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.61, 36,741.60 and 14,687.91 is: 20,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.61 : 36,741.60 = 14,687.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.61/36,741.60 = 14,687.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.61x = 36,741.60 × 14,687.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.61x = 539,657,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,657,314.06/26,624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.12

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