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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,624.97, 36,742.74 and 14,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,624.97, 36,742.74 and 14,688.20 is: 20,269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,624.97 : 36,742.74 = 14,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,624.97/36,742.74 = 14,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,624.97x = 36,742.74 × 14,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,624.97x = 539,684,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,684,713.67/26,624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.87

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