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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.43, 36,773.87 and 14,710.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.43, 36,773.87 and 14,710.86 is: 20,301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.43 : 36,773.87 = 14,710.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.43/36,773.87 = 14,710.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.43x = 36,773.87 × 14,710.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.43x = 540,975,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,975,179.67/26,647.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.22

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