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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.01, 36,764.87 and 14,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.01, 36,764.87 and 14,705.18 is: 20,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.01 : 36,764.87 = 14,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.01/36,764.87 = 14,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.01x = 36,764.87 × 14,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.01x = 540,633,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,633,773.68/26,642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.53

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