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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.79, 36,767.05 and 14,706.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.79, 36,767.05 and 14,706.13 is: 20,294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.79 : 36,767.05 = 14,706.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.79/36,767.05 = 14,706.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.79x = 36,767.05 × 14,706.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.79x = 540,700,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,700,759.65/26,642.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.45

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