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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.33, 36,767.16 and 14,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.33, 36,767.16 and 14,706.68 is: 20,294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.33 : 36,767.16 = 14,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.33/36,767.16 = 14,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.33x = 36,767.16 × 14,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.33x = 540,722,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,722,672.79/26,643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.86

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