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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.65, 36,773.08 and 14,710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.65, 36,773.08 and 14,710.75 is: 20,300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.65 : 36,773.08 = 14,710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.65/36,773.08 = 14,710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.65x = 36,773.08 × 14,710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.65x = 540,959,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,959,457.90/26,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.46

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