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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.46, 36,768.90 and 14,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.46, 36,768.90 and 14,707.24 is: 20,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.46 : 36,768.90 = 14,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.46/36,768.90 = 14,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.46x = 36,768.90 × 14,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.46x = 540,769,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,769,036.84/26,643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,296.50

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