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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,639.10, 36,764.19 and 14,703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,639.10, 36,764.19 and 14,703.66 is: 20,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,639.10 : 36,764.19 = 14,703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,639.10/36,764.19 = 14,703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,639.10x = 36,764.19 × 14,703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,639.10x = 540,568,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,568,149.94/26,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.28

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