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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.37, 36,770.62 and 14,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.37, 36,770.62 and 14,708.72 is: 20,298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.37 : 36,770.62 = 14,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.37/36,770.62 = 14,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.37x = 36,770.62 × 14,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.37x = 540,848,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,848,533.18/26,645.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.03

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