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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.67, 36,741.61 and 14,689.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.67, 36,741.61 and 14,689.21 is: 20,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.67 : 36,741.61 = 14,689.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.67/36,741.61 = 14,689.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.67x = 36,741.61 × 14,689.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.67x = 539,705,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,705,225.03/26,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.11

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