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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.08, 36,743.76 and 14,689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.08, 36,743.76 and 14,689.50 is: 20,271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.08 : 36,743.76 = 14,689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.08/36,743.76 = 14,689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.08x = 36,743.76 × 14,689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.08x = 539,747,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,747,462.52/26,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.38

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