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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.74, 36,767.66 and 14,706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.74, 36,767.66 and 14,706.82 is: 20,295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.74 : 36,767.66 = 14,706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.74/36,767.66 = 14,706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.74x = 36,767.66 × 14,706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.74x = 540,735,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,735,357.44/26,643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.02

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