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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.41, 36,854.22 and 14,769.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.41, 36,854.22 and 14,769.49 is: 20,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.41 : 36,854.22 = 14,769.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.41/36,854.22 = 14,769.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.41x = 36,854.22 × 14,769.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.41x = 544,317,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,317,941.48/26,706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.55

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