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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.25, 36,773.21 and 14,710.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.25, 36,773.21 and 14,710.59 is: 20,300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.25 : 36,773.21 = 14,710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.25/36,773.21 = 14,710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.25x = 36,773.21 × 14,710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.25x = 540,955,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,955,541.74/26,647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.62

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