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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.78, 36,764.40 and 14,705.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.78, 36,764.40 and 14,705.34 is: 20,291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.78 : 36,764.40 = 14,705.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.78/36,764.40 = 14,705.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.78x = 36,764.40 × 14,705.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.78x = 540,632,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,632,818.07/26,642.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.91

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