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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,700.52, 36,846.42 and 14,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,700.52, 36,846.42 and 14,764.12 is: 20,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,700.52 : 36,846.42 = 14,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,700.52/36,846.42 = 14,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,700.52x = 36,846.42 × 14,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,700.52x = 544,004,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,004,966.45/26,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.32

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