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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.62, 36,743.01 and 14,689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.62, 36,743.01 and 14,689.46 is: 20,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.62 : 36,743.01 = 14,689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.62/36,743.01 = 14,689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.62x = 36,743.01 × 14,689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.62x = 539,734,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,734,975.67/26,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.26

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