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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.63, 36,846.43 and 14,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.63, 36,846.43 and 14,764.86 is: 20,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.63 : 36,846.43 = 14,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.63/36,846.43 = 14,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.63x = 36,846.43 × 14,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.63x = 544,032,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,032,343.54/26,701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.50

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