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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.27, 36,744.38 and 14,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.27, 36,744.38 and 14,689.60 is: 20,271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.27 : 36,744.38 = 14,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.27/36,744.38 = 14,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.27x = 36,744.38 × 14,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.27x = 539,760,171
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,760,171/26,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.72

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