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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.31, 36,742.33 and 14,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.31, 36,742.33 and 14,688.64 is: 20,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.31 : 36,742.33 = 14,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.31/36,742.33 = 14,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.31x = 36,742.33 × 14,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.31x = 539,694,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,694,839.80/26,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.99

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