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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.87, 36,763.67 and 14,703.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.87, 36,763.67 and 14,703.33 is: 20,290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.87 : 36,763.67 = 14,703.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.87/36,763.67 = 14,703.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.87x = 36,763.67 × 14,703.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.87x = 540,548,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,548,298.50/26,640.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.19

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