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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.82, 36,744.39 and 14,690.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.82, 36,744.39 and 14,690.15 is: 20,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.82 : 36,744.39 = 14,690.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.82/36,744.39 = 14,690.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.82x = 36,744.39 × 14,690.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.82x = 539,780,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,780,417.04/26,626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.06

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