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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,702.49, 36,849.68 and 14,766.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,702.49, 36,849.68 and 14,766.63 is: 20,378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,702.49 : 36,849.68 = 14,766.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,702.49/36,849.68 = 14,766.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,702.49x = 36,849.68 × 14,766.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,702.49x = 544,145,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,145,516.35/26,702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.08

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