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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.53, 36,765.12 and 14,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.53, 36,765.12 and 14,705.56 is: 20,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.53 : 36,765.12 = 14,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.53/36,765.12 = 14,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.53x = 36,765.12 × 14,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.53x = 540,651,678.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,651,678.07/26,642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.81

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