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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,705.67, 36,852.32 and 14,603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,705.67, 36,852.32 and 14,603.75 is: 20,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,705.67 : 36,852.32 = 14,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,705.67/36,852.32 = 14,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,705.67x = 36,852.32 × 14,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,705.67x = 538,182,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,182,058.64/26,705.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.35

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