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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.54, 36,771.06 and 14,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.54, 36,771.06 and 14,709.26 is: 20,298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.54 : 36,771.06 = 14,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.54/36,771.06 = 14,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.54x = 36,771.06 × 14,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.54x = 540,875,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,875,082.02/26,645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.90

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