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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.46, 36,806.72 and 14,735.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.46, 36,806.72 and 14,735.90 is: 20,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.46 : 36,806.72 = 14,735.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.46/36,806.72 = 14,735.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.46x = 36,806.72 × 14,735.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.46x = 542,380,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,380,145.25/26,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.84

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