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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.83, 36,805.63 and 14,734.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.83, 36,805.63 and 14,734.17 is: 20,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.83 : 36,805.63 = 14,734.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.83/36,805.63 = 14,734.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.83x = 36,805.63 × 14,734.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.83x = 542,300,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,300,409.38/26,670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.09

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