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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.72, 36,763.70 and 14,703.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.72, 36,763.70 and 14,703.82 is: 20,290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.72 : 36,763.70 = 14,703.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.72/36,763.70 = 14,703.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.72x = 36,763.70 × 14,703.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.72x = 540,566,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,566,661.91/26,640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.99

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