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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.70, 36,742.01 and 14,689.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.70, 36,742.01 and 14,689.35 is: 20,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.70 : 36,742.01 = 14,689.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.70/36,742.01 = 14,689.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.70x = 36,742.01 × 14,689.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.70x = 539,716,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,716,171.15/26,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.26

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