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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.63, 36,763.47 and 14,705.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.63, 36,763.47 and 14,705.10 is: 20,292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.63 : 36,763.47 = 14,705.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.63/36,763.47 = 14,705.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.63x = 36,763.47 × 14,705.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.63x = 540,610,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,610,502.70/26,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.71

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