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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.08, 36,744.84 and 14,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.08, 36,744.84 and 14,691.44 is: 20,273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.08 : 36,744.84 = 14,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.08/36,744.84 = 14,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.08x = 36,744.84 × 14,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.08x = 539,834,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,834,612.17/26,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.13

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