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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.84, 36,804.82 and 14,734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.84, 36,804.82 and 14,734.92 is: 20,333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.84 : 36,804.82 = 14,734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.84/36,804.82 = 14,734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.84x = 36,804.82 × 14,734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.84x = 542,316,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,316,078.31/26,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.67

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