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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.93, 36,766.51 and 14,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.93, 36,766.51 and 14,705.40 is: 20,293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.93 : 36,766.51 = 14,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.93/36,766.51 = 14,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.93x = 36,766.51 × 14,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.93x = 540,666,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,666,130.45/26,642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.05

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