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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.89, 36,764.35 and 14,704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.89, 36,764.35 and 14,704.15 is: 20,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.89 : 36,764.35 = 14,704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.89/36,764.35 = 14,704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.89x = 36,764.35 × 14,704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.89x = 540,588,333.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,588,333.23/26,640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.68

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