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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,705.74, 36,852.80 and 14,606.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,705.74, 36,852.80 and 14,606.03 is: 20,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,705.74 : 36,852.80 = 14,606.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,705.74/36,852.80 = 14,606.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,705.74x = 36,852.80 × 14,606.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,705.74x = 538,272,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,272,954.64/26,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.70

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