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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.29, 36,767.74 and 14,706.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.29, 36,767.74 and 14,706.63 is: 20,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.29 : 36,767.74 = 14,706.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.29/36,767.74 = 14,706.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.29x = 36,767.74 × 14,706.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.29x = 540,729,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,729,290.74/26,643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.14

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