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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.06, 36,853.63 and 14,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.06, 36,853.63 and 14,769.90 is: 20,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.06 : 36,853.63 = 14,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.06/36,853.63 = 14,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.06x = 36,853.63 × 14,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.06x = 544,324,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,324,429.74/26,706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.06

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