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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.20, 36,854.44 and 14,605.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.20, 36,854.44 and 14,605.29 is: 20,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.20 : 36,854.44 = 14,605.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.20/36,854.44 = 14,605.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.20x = 36,854.44 × 14,605.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.20x = 538,269,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,269,940.45/26,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.49

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