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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.15, 36,766.56 and 14,705.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.15, 36,766.56 and 14,705.99 is: 20,294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.15 : 36,766.56 = 14,705.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.15/36,766.56 = 14,705.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.15x = 36,766.56 × 14,705.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.15x = 540,688,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,688,663.69/26,642.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.48

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