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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.10, 36,855.06 and 14,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.10, 36,855.06 and 14,607.72 is: 20,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.10 : 36,855.06 = 14,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.10/36,855.06 = 14,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.10x = 36,855.06 × 14,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.10x = 538,368,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,368,470.91/26,706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.01

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