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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.41, 36,742.55 and 14,986.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.41, 36,742.55 and 14,986.33 is: 20,680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.41 : 36,742.55 = 14,986.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.41/36,742.55 = 14,986.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.41x = 36,742.55 × 14,986.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.41x = 550,635,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,635,795.63/26,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.06

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