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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,705.68, 36,851.72 and 14,769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,705.68, 36,851.72 and 14,769.04 is: 20,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,705.68 : 36,851.72 = 14,769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,705.68/36,851.72 = 14,769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,705.68x = 36,851.72 × 14,769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,705.68x = 544,264,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,264,526.75/26,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,380.10

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