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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.26, 36,767.63 and 14,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.26, 36,767.63 and 14,706.52 is: 20,294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.26 : 36,767.63 = 14,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.26/36,767.63 = 14,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.26x = 36,767.63 × 14,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.26x = 540,723,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,723,830.79/26,643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.96

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