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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701, 36,845.94 and 14,763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701, 36,845.94 and 14,763.64 is: 20,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701 : 36,845.94 = 14,763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701/36,845.94 = 14,763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701x = 36,845.94 × 14,763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701x = 543,980,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,980,193.62/26,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.03

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