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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.93, 36,773.17 and 14,711.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.93, 36,773.17 and 14,711.01 is: 20,300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.93 : 36,773.17 = 14,711.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.93/36,773.17 = 14,711.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.93x = 36,773.17 × 14,711.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.93x = 540,970,352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,970,352.09/26,647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,300.66

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