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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.90, 36,745.13 and 14,690.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.90, 36,745.13 and 14,690.27 is: 20,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.90 : 36,745.13 = 14,690.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.90/36,745.13 = 14,690.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.90x = 36,745.13 × 14,690.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.90x = 539,795,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,795,880.89/26,626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.58

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