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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.41, 36,744.93 and 14,690.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.41, 36,744.93 and 14,690.75 is: 20,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.41 : 36,744.93 = 14,690.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.41/36,744.93 = 14,690.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.41x = 36,744.93 × 14,690.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.41x = 539,810,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,810,435.41/26,627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.74

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