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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.65, 36,741.47 and 14,688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.65, 36,741.47 and 14,688.74 is: 20,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.65 : 36,741.47 = 14,688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.65/36,741.47 = 14,688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.65x = 36,741.47 × 14,688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.65x = 539,685,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,685,918.46/26,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.40

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