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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.08, 36,846.92 and 14,764.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.08, 36,846.92 and 14,764.92 is: 20,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.08 : 36,846.92 = 14,764.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.08/36,846.92 = 14,764.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.08x = 36,846.92 × 14,764.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.08x = 544,041,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,041,826.05/26,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,375.27

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