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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.18, 36,854.78 and 14,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.18, 36,854.78 and 14,607.46 is: 20,157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.18 : 36,854.78 = 14,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.18/36,854.78 = 14,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.18x = 36,854.78 × 14,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.18x = 538,354,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,354,724.66/26,707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.68

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