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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.26, 36,745 and 14,690.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.26, 36,745 and 14,690.59 is: 20,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.26 : 36,745 = 14,690.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.26/36,745 = 14,690.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.26x = 36,745 × 14,690.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.26x = 539,805,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,805,729.55/26,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.67

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