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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.68, 36,772.26 and 14,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.68, 36,772.26 and 14,710.76 is: 20,300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.68 : 36,772.26 = 14,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.68/36,772.26 = 14,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.68x = 36,772.26 × 14,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.68x = 540,947,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,947,891.52/26,646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.76

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