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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.54, 36,765.12 and 14,705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.54, 36,765.12 and 14,705.38 is: 20,293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.54 : 36,765.12 = 14,705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.54/36,765.12 = 14,705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.54x = 36,765.12 × 14,705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.54x = 540,645,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,645,060.35/26,641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.31

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