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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.29, 36,846.36 and 14,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.29, 36,846.36 and 14,763.96 is: 20,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.29 : 36,846.36 = 14,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.29/36,846.36 = 14,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.29x = 36,846.36 × 14,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.29x = 543,998,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,998,185.19/26,701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.48

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