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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.81, 36,744.79 and 14,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.81, 36,744.79 and 14,688.44 is: 20,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.81 : 36,744.79 = 14,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.81/36,744.79 = 14,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.81x = 36,744.79 × 14,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.81x = 539,723,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,723,588.12/26,625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.69

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