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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,705.93, 36,853.07 and 14,606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,705.93, 36,853.07 and 14,606.21 is: 20,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,705.93 : 36,853.07 = 14,606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,705.93/36,853.07 = 14,606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,705.93x = 36,853.07 × 14,606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,705.93x = 538,283,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,283,698.67/26,705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.97

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