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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.89, 36,765.73 and 14,705.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.89, 36,765.73 and 14,705.15 is: 20,293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.89 : 36,765.73 = 14,705.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.89/36,765.73 = 14,705.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.89x = 36,765.73 × 14,705.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.89x = 540,645,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,645,574.51/26,641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.06

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