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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.03, 36,761.67 and 14,703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.03, 36,761.67 and 14,703.06 is: 20,289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.03 : 36,761.67 = 14,703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.03/36,761.67 = 14,703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.03x = 36,761.67 × 14,703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.03x = 540,509,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,509,039.71/26,640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.36

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