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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.69, 36,764.53 and 14,704.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.69, 36,764.53 and 14,704.81 is: 20,292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.69 : 36,764.53 = 14,704.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.69/36,764.53 = 14,704.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.69x = 36,764.53 × 14,704.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.69x = 540,615,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,615,428.39/26,641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.08

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