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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.94, 36,765.68 and 14,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.94, 36,765.68 and 14,705.27 is: 20,293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.94 : 36,765.68 = 14,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.94/36,765.68 = 14,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.94x = 36,765.68 × 14,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.94x = 540,649,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,649,307.43/26,641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.17

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