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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.67, 36,805.08 and 14,734.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.67, 36,805.08 and 14,734.51 is: 20,333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.67 : 36,805.08 = 14,734.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.67/36,805.08 = 14,734.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.67x = 36,805.08 × 14,734.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.67x = 542,304,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,304,782.55/26,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.38

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