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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.59, 36,744.81 and 14,689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.59, 36,744.81 and 14,689.92 is: 20,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.59 : 36,744.81 = 14,689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.59/36,744.81 = 14,689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.59x = 36,744.81 × 14,689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.59x = 539,778,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,778,525.97/26,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.16

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