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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.96, 36,764.10 and 14,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.96, 36,764.10 and 14,704.26 is: 20,291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.96 : 36,764.10 = 14,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.96/36,764.10 = 14,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.96x = 36,764.10 × 14,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.96x = 540,588,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,588,885.07/26,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.64

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