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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.94, 36,769.82 and 14,708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.94, 36,769.82 and 14,708.27 is: 20,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.94 : 36,769.82 = 14,708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.94/36,769.82 = 14,708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.94x = 36,769.82 × 14,708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.94x = 540,820,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,820,440.41/26,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.30

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