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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,645.96, 36,772.36 and 14,709.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,645.96, 36,772.36 and 14,709.74 is: 20,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,645.96 : 36,772.36 = 14,709.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,645.96/36,772.36 = 14,709.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,645.96x = 36,772.36 × 14,709.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,645.96x = 540,911,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,911,854.79/26,645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.96

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