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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.17, 36,742.52 and 14,689.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.17, 36,742.52 and 14,689.01 is: 20,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.17 : 36,742.52 = 14,689.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.17/36,742.52 = 14,689.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.17x = 36,742.52 × 14,689.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.17x = 539,710,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,710,986.55/26,625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.71

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