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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.55, 36,766.52 and 14,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.55, 36,766.52 and 14,705.88 is: 20,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.55 : 36,766.52 = 14,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.55/36,766.52 = 14,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.55x = 36,766.52 × 14,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.55x = 540,684,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,684,150.63/26,642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.01

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