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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.96, 36,773.73 and 14,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.96, 36,773.73 and 14,710.74 is: 20,301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.96 : 36,773.73 = 14,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.96/36,773.73 = 14,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.96x = 36,773.73 × 14,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.96x = 540,968,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,968,780.86/26,646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.33

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