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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.89, 36,743.85 and 14,689.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.89, 36,743.85 and 14,689.23 is: 20,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.89 : 36,743.85 = 14,689.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.89/36,743.85 = 14,689.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.89x = 36,743.85 × 14,689.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.89x = 539,738,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,738,863.74/26,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.20

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