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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.22, 36,773.46 and 14,710.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.22, 36,773.46 and 14,710.57 is: 20,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.22 : 36,773.46 = 14,710.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.22/36,773.46 = 14,710.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.22x = 36,773.46 × 14,710.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.22x = 540,958,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,958,465.54/26,647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.74

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