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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.09, 36,766.09 and 14,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.09, 36,766.09 and 14,705.43 is: 20,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.09 : 36,766.09 = 14,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.09/36,766.09 = 14,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.09x = 36,766.09 × 14,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.09x = 540,661,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,661,229.51/26,642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.50

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