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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.49, 36,769.70 and 14,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.49, 36,769.70 and 14,707.84 is: 20,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.49 : 36,769.70 = 14,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.49/36,769.70 = 14,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.49x = 36,769.70 × 14,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.49x = 540,802,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,802,607.06/26,644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,296.98

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