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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.02, 36,855.99 and 14,770.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.02, 36,855.99 and 14,770.14 is: 20,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.02 : 36,855.99 = 14,770.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.02/36,855.99 = 14,770.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.02x = 36,855.99 × 14,770.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.02x = 544,368,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,368,132.14/26,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.96

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