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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.69, 36,771.35 and 14,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.69, 36,771.35 and 14,709.53 is: 20,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.69 : 36,771.35 = 14,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.69/36,771.35 = 14,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.69x = 36,771.35 × 14,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.69x = 540,889,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,889,018.56/26,645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.31

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