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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.40, 36,770.78 and 14,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.40, 36,770.78 and 14,708.52 is: 20,297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.40 : 36,770.78 = 14,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.40/36,770.78 = 14,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.40x = 36,770.78 × 14,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.40x = 540,843,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,843,753.05/26,645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.83

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