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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.10, 36,765.66 and 14,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.10, 36,765.66 and 14,705.13 is: 20,292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.10 : 36,765.66 = 14,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.10/36,765.66 = 14,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.10x = 36,765.66 × 14,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.10x = 540,643,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,643,809.84/26,642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.84

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