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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.64, 36,765.57 and 14,705.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.64, 36,765.57 and 14,705.75 is: 20,293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.64 : 36,765.57 = 14,705.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.64/36,765.57 = 14,705.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.64x = 36,765.57 × 14,705.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.64x = 540,665,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,665,097.20/26,641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.99

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