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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.47, 36,744.67 and 14,689.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.47, 36,744.67 and 14,689.81 is: 20,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.47 : 36,744.67 = 14,689.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.47/36,744.67 = 14,689.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.47x = 36,744.67 × 14,689.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.47x = 539,772,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,772,220.81/26,626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.02

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