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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.96, 36,764.34 and 14,704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.96, 36,764.34 and 14,704.29 is: 20,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.96 : 36,764.34 = 14,704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.96/36,764.34 = 14,704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.96x = 36,764.34 × 14,704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.96x = 540,593,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,593,517.02/26,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.82

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