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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.90, 36,742.46 and 14,688.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.90, 36,742.46 and 14,688.19 is: 20,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.90 : 36,742.46 = 14,688.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.90/36,742.46 = 14,688.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.90x = 36,742.46 × 14,688.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.90x = 539,680,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,680,081.98/26,624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.75

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