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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.31, 36,770.33 and 14,708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.31, 36,770.33 and 14,708.66 is: 20,297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.31 : 36,770.33 = 14,708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.31/36,770.33 = 14,708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.31x = 36,770.33 × 14,708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.31x = 540,842,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,842,024.66/26,645.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.83

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