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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.54, 36,764.21 and 14,704.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.54, 36,764.21 and 14,704.71 is: 20,291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.54 : 36,764.21 = 14,704.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.54/36,764.21 = 14,704.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.54x = 36,764.21 × 14,704.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.54x = 540,606,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,606,945.33/26,641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.88

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