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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.74, 36,769.79 and 14,708.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.74, 36,769.79 and 14,708.09 is: 20,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.74 : 36,769.79 = 14,708.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.74/36,769.79 = 14,708.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.74x = 36,769.79 × 14,708.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.74x = 540,813,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,813,317.98/26,644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.19

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