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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.25, 36,769.74 and 14,708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.25, 36,769.74 and 14,708.31 is: 20,297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.25 : 36,769.74 = 14,708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.25/36,769.74 = 14,708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.25x = 36,769.74 × 14,708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.25x = 540,820,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,820,734.54/26,645.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.08

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