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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.64, 36,744.99 and 14,690.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.64, 36,744.99 and 14,690.79 is: 20,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.64 : 36,744.99 = 14,690.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.64/36,744.99 = 14,690.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.64x = 36,744.99 × 14,690.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.64x = 539,812,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,812,931.64/26,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.42

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