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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.34, 36,744.11 and 14,689.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.34, 36,744.11 and 14,689.77 is: 20,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.34 : 36,744.11 = 14,689.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.34/36,744.11 = 14,689.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.34x = 36,744.11 × 14,689.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.34x = 539,762,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,762,451.31/26,626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.75

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