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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.41, 36,767.91 and 14,706.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.41, 36,767.91 and 14,706.75 is: 20,295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.41 : 36,767.91 = 14,706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.41/36,767.91 = 14,706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.41x = 36,767.91 × 14,706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.41x = 540,736,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,736,203.02/26,643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.31

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