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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.90, 36,742.49 and 14,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.90, 36,742.49 and 14,688.24 is: 20,269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.90 : 36,742.49 = 14,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.90/36,742.49 = 14,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.90x = 36,742.49 × 14,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.90x = 539,682,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,682,313.86/26,624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.83

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