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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.52, 36,743.64 and 14,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.52, 36,743.64 and 14,690 is: 20,271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.52 : 36,743.64 = 14,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.52/36,743.64 = 14,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.52x = 36,743.64 × 14,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.52x = 539,764,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,764,071.60/26,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.67

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