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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.15, 36,772.08 and 14,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.15, 36,772.08 and 14,709.99 is: 20,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.15 : 36,772.08 = 14,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.15/36,772.08 = 14,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.15x = 36,772.08 × 14,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.15x = 540,916,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,916,929.08/26,646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.00

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