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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.08, 36,742.73 and 14,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.08, 36,742.73 and 14,688.41 is: 20,270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.08 : 36,742.73 = 14,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.08/36,742.73 = 14,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.08x = 36,742.73 × 14,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.08x = 539,692,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,692,301.17/26,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.08

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