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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.48, 36,745.20 and 14,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.48, 36,745.20 and 14,691.12 is: 20,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.48 : 36,745.20 = 14,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.48/36,745.20 = 14,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.48x = 36,745.20 × 14,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.48x = 539,828,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,828,142.62/26,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,274.87

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