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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.82, 36,766.88 and 14,706.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.82, 36,766.88 and 14,706.15 is: 20,294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.82 : 36,766.88 = 14,706.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.82/36,766.88 = 14,706.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.82x = 36,766.88 × 14,706.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.82x = 540,699,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,699,252.31/26,642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.37

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