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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.91, 36,743.24 and 14,986.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.91, 36,743.24 and 14,986.83 is: 20,680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.91 : 36,743.24 = 14,986.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.91/36,743.24 = 14,986.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.91x = 36,743.24 × 14,986.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.91x = 550,664,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,664,691.53/26,626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.76

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