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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.63, 36,742.77 and 14,690.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.63, 36,742.77 and 14,690.10 is: 20,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.63 : 36,742.77 = 14,690.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.63/36,742.77 = 14,690.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.63x = 36,742.77 × 14,690.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.63x = 539,754,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,754,965.58/26,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.01

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