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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.39, 36,808.63 and 14,736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.39, 36,808.63 and 14,736.48 is: 20,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.39 : 36,808.63 = 14,736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.39/36,808.63 = 14,736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.39x = 36,808.63 × 14,736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.39x = 542,429,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,429,672.00/26,672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,336.75

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