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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.47, 36,743.29 and 14,688.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.47, 36,743.29 and 14,688.81 is: 20,270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.47 : 36,743.29 = 14,688.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.47/36,743.29 = 14,688.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.47x = 36,743.29 × 14,688.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.47x = 539,715,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,715,168.86/26,625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.64

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