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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.33, 36,766.71 and 14,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.33, 36,766.71 and 14,705.66 is: 20,293.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.33 : 36,766.71 = 14,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.33/36,766.71 = 14,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.33x = 36,766.71 × 14,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.33x = 540,678,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,678,552.75/26,642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.97

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