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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.96, 36,744.16 and 14,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.96, 36,744.16 and 14,688.32 is: 20,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.96 : 36,744.16 = 14,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.96/36,744.16 = 14,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.96x = 36,744.16 × 14,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.96x = 539,709,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,709,980.21/26,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.83

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