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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.62, 36,769.58 and 14,707.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.62, 36,769.58 and 14,707.97 is: 20,297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.62 : 36,769.58 = 14,707.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.62/36,769.58 = 14,707.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.62x = 36,769.58 × 14,707.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.62x = 540,805,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,805,732.47/26,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.00

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