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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.67, 36,740.23 and 14,688.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.67, 36,740.23 and 14,688.21 is: 20,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.67 : 36,740.23 = 14,688.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.67/36,740.23 = 14,688.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.67x = 36,740.23 × 14,688.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.67x = 539,648,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,648,294.03/26,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.73

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