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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.36, 36,773.13 and 14,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.36, 36,773.13 and 14,710.44 is: 20,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.36 : 36,773.13 = 14,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.36/36,773.13 = 14,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.36x = 36,773.13 × 14,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.36x = 540,948,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,948,848.93/26,647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.28

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