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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.33, 36,744.46 and 14,689.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.33, 36,744.46 and 14,689.66 is: 20,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.33 : 36,744.46 = 14,689.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.33/36,744.46 = 14,689.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.33x = 36,744.46 × 14,689.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.33x = 539,763,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,763,550.84/26,626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.80

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