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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.03, 36,853.41 and 14,769.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.03, 36,853.41 and 14,769.33 is: 20,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.03 : 36,853.41 = 14,769.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.03/36,853.41 = 14,769.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.03x = 36,853.41 × 14,769.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.03x = 544,300,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,300,173.92/26,706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.17

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