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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.08, 36,742.08 and 14,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.08, 36,742.08 and 14,689.44 is: 20,270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.08 : 36,742.08 = 14,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.08/36,742.08 = 14,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.08x = 36,742.08 × 14,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.08x = 539,720,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,720,579.64/26,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.37

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