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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.84, 36,742.73 and 14,688.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.84, 36,742.73 and 14,688.27 is: 20,270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.84 : 36,742.73 = 14,688.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.84/36,742.73 = 14,688.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.84x = 36,742.73 × 14,688.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.84x = 539,687,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,687,065.34/26,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.06

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