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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.58, 36,767.70 and 14,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.58, 36,767.70 and 14,705.64 is: 20,294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.58 : 36,767.70 = 14,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.58/36,767.70 = 14,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.58x = 36,767.70 × 14,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.58x = 540,692,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,692,559.83/26,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.30

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