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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.33, 36,773.37 and 14,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.33, 36,773.37 and 14,710.68 is: 20,300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.33 : 36,773.37 = 14,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.33/36,773.37 = 14,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.33x = 36,773.37 × 14,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.33x = 540,961,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,961,278.59/26,647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.77

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