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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.71, 36,744.98 and 14,690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.71, 36,744.98 and 14,690.04 is: 20,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.71 : 36,744.98 = 14,690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.71/36,744.98 = 14,690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.71x = 36,744.98 × 14,690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.71x = 539,785,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,785,226.00/26,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.32

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