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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.18, 36,742.58 and 14,526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.18, 36,742.58 and 14,526.33 is: 20,046.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.18 : 36,742.58 = 14,526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.18/36,742.58 = 14,526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.18x = 36,742.58 × 14,526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.18x = 533,734,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,734,769.50/26,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,046.24

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