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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.77, 36,761.64 and 14,703.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.77, 36,761.64 and 14,703.34 is: 20,289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.77 : 36,761.64 = 14,703.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.77/36,761.64 = 14,703.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.77x = 36,761.64 × 14,703.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.77x = 540,518,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,518,720.71/26,640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.16

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