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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.53, 36,766.70 and 14,705.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.53, 36,766.70 and 14,705.87 is: 20,294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.53 : 36,766.70 = 14,705.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.53/36,766.70 = 14,705.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.53x = 36,766.70 × 14,705.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.53x = 540,686,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,686,430.02/26,642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.11

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