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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.94, 36,744.48 and 14,689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.94, 36,744.48 and 14,689.32 is: 20,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.94 : 36,744.48 = 14,689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.94/36,744.48 = 14,689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.94x = 36,744.48 × 14,689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.94x = 539,751,424.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,751,424.95/26,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.40

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