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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.09, 36,742.75 and 14,688.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.09, 36,742.75 and 14,688.42 is: 20,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.09 : 36,742.75 = 14,688.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.09/36,742.75 = 14,688.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.09x = 36,742.75 × 14,688.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.09x = 539,693,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,693,017.48/26,625.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.09

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