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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.64, 36,773.85 and 14,711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.64, 36,773.85 and 14,711.07 is: 20,301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.64 : 36,773.85 = 14,711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.64/36,773.85 = 14,711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.64x = 36,773.85 × 14,711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.64x = 540,982,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,982,681.52/26,647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.34

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