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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.52, 36,762.68 and 14,704.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.52, 36,762.68 and 14,704.09 is: 20,290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.52 : 36,762.68 = 14,704.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.52/36,762.68 = 14,704.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.52x = 36,762.68 × 14,704.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.52x = 540,561,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,561,589.93/26,641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.20

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