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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.66, 36,829.92 and 14,752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.66, 36,829.92 and 14,752.50 is: 20,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.66 : 36,829.92 = 14,752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.66/36,829.92 = 14,752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.66x = 36,829.92 × 14,752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.66x = 543,333,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,333,394.80/26,688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.21

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