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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.57, 36,744.90 and 14,688.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.57, 36,744.90 and 14,688.87 is: 20,271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.57 : 36,744.90 = 14,688.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.57/36,744.90 = 14,688.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.57x = 36,744.90 × 14,688.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.57x = 539,741,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,741,059.26/26,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.53

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