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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.07, 36,770.46 and 14,708.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.07, 36,770.46 and 14,708.15 is: 20,297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.07 : 36,770.46 = 14,708.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.07/36,770.46 = 14,708.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.07x = 36,770.46 × 14,708.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.07x = 540,825,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,825,459.63/26,645.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.39

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