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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.68, 36,744.62 and 14,689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.68, 36,744.62 and 14,689.76 is: 20,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.68 : 36,744.62 = 14,689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.68/36,744.62 = 14,689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.68x = 36,744.62 × 14,689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.68x = 539,769,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,769,391.92/26,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.75

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