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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.03, 36,773.09 and 14,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.03, 36,773.09 and 14,710.74 is: 20,300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.03 : 36,773.09 = 14,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.03/36,773.09 = 14,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.03x = 36,773.09 × 14,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.03x = 540,959,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,959,365.99/26,647.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.93

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