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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.89, 36,742.47 and 14,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.89, 36,742.47 and 14,688.23 is: 20,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.89 : 36,742.47 = 14,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.89/36,742.47 = 14,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.89x = 36,742.47 × 14,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.89x = 539,681,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,681,721.50/26,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.82

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