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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.12, 36,846.96 and 14,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.12, 36,846.96 and 14,764 is: 20,374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.12 : 36,846.96 = 14,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.12/36,846.96 = 14,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.12x = 36,846.96 × 14,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.12x = 544,008,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,008,517.44/26,701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.00

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