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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.01, 36,744.65 and 14,690.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.01, 36,744.65 and 14,690.34 is: 20,272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.01 : 36,744.65 = 14,690.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.01/36,744.65 = 14,690.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.01x = 36,744.65 × 14,690.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.01x = 539,791,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,791,438.41/26,627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.33

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