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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.61, 36,773.48 and 14,710.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.61, 36,773.48 and 14,710.69 is: 20,300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.61 : 36,773.48 = 14,710.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.61/36,773.48 = 14,710.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.61x = 36,773.48 × 14,710.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.61x = 540,963,099.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,963,099.01/26,647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.63

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