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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,704.02, 36,851.91 and 14,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,704.02, 36,851.91 and 14,767.26 is: 20,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,704.02 : 36,851.91 = 14,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,704.02/36,851.91 = 14,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,704.02x = 36,851.91 × 14,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,704.02x = 544,201,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,201,736.47/26,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.02

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