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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.54, 36,765.59 and 14,705.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.54, 36,765.59 and 14,705.71 is: 20,293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.54 : 36,765.59 = 14,705.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.54/36,765.59 = 14,705.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.54x = 36,765.59 × 14,705.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.54x = 540,664,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,664,104.52/26,642.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.26

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