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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,700.42, 36,846.05 and 14,763.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,700.42, 36,846.05 and 14,763.45 is: 20,373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,700.42 : 36,846.05 = 14,763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,700.42/36,846.05 = 14,763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,700.42x = 36,846.05 × 14,763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,700.42x = 543,974,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,974,743.06/26,700.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.27

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