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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.27, 36,742.99 and 14,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.27, 36,742.99 and 14,688.60 is: 20,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.27 : 36,742.99 = 14,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.27/36,742.99 = 14,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.27x = 36,742.99 × 14,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.27x = 539,703,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,703,101.27/26,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.34

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