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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.09, 36,745.51 and 14,690.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.09, 36,745.51 and 14,690.43 is: 20,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.09 : 36,745.51 = 14,690.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.09/36,745.51 = 14,690.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.09x = 36,745.51 × 14,690.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.09x = 539,807,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,807,085.29/26,627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.85

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