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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.94, 36,768.44 and 14,707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.94, 36,768.44 and 14,707.27 is: 20,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.94 : 36,768.44 = 14,707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.94/36,768.44 = 14,707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.94x = 36,768.44 × 14,707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.94x = 540,763,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,763,374.56/26,643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.92

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