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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.61, 36,744.97 and 14,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.61, 36,744.97 and 14,689.84 is: 20,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.61 : 36,744.97 = 14,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.61/36,744.97 = 14,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.61x = 36,744.97 × 14,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.61x = 539,777,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,777,730.10/26,626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.12

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