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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.69, 36,807.68 and 14,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.69, 36,807.68 and 14,735.80 is: 20,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.69 : 36,807.68 = 14,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.69/36,807.68 = 14,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.69x = 36,807.68 × 14,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.69x = 542,390,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,390,610.94/26,671.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.82

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