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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.13, 36,744.83 and 14,690.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.13, 36,744.83 and 14,690.47 is: 20,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.13 : 36,744.83 = 14,690.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.13/36,744.83 = 14,690.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.13x = 36,744.83 × 14,690.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.13x = 539,798,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,798,565.59/26,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.50

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