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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.62, 36,741.63 and 14,688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.62, 36,741.63 and 14,688.46 is: 20,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.62 : 36,741.63 = 14,688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.62/36,741.63 = 14,688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.62x = 36,741.63 × 14,688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.62x = 539,677,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,677,962.59/26,624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.88

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