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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,705.66, 36,854.38 and 14,769.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,705.66, 36,854.38 and 14,769.82 is: 20,382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,705.66 : 36,854.38 = 14,769.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,705.66/36,854.38 = 14,769.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,705.66x = 36,854.38 × 14,769.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,705.66x = 544,332,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,332,558.81/26,705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.67

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