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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.82, 36,741.96 and 14,688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.82, 36,741.96 and 14,688.66 is: 20,270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.82 : 36,741.96 = 14,688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.82/36,741.96 = 14,688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.82x = 36,741.96 × 14,688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.82x = 539,690,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,690,158.17/26,624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.19

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