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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.79, 36,772.65 and 14,710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.79, 36,772.65 and 14,710.41 is: 20,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.79 : 36,772.65 = 14,710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.79/36,772.65 = 14,710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.79x = 36,772.65 × 14,710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.79x = 540,940,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,940,758.29/26,647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,299.65

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