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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.51, 36,766.94 and 14,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.51, 36,766.94 and 14,706.68 is: 20,294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.51 : 36,766.94 = 14,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.51/36,766.94 = 14,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.51x = 36,766.94 × 14,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.51x = 540,719,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,719,363.79/26,643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.60

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