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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.68, 36,821.94 and 14,746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.68, 36,821.94 and 14,746.70 is: 20,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.68 : 36,821.94 = 14,746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.68/36,821.94 = 14,746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.68x = 36,821.94 × 14,746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.68x = 543,002,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,002,102.60/26,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.36

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