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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,700.99, 36,847.61 and 14,765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,700.99, 36,847.61 and 14,765.14 is: 20,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,700.99 : 36,847.61 = 14,765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,700.99/36,847.61 = 14,765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,700.99x = 36,847.61 × 14,765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,700.99x = 544,059,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,059,940.65/26,700.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.02

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