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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.48, 36,765.96 and 14,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.48, 36,765.96 and 14,706.12 is: 20,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.48 : 36,765.96 = 14,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.48/36,765.96 = 14,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.48x = 36,765.96 × 14,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.48x = 540,684,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,684,619.68/26,640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.60

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