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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.26, 36,855.40 and 14,770.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.26, 36,855.40 and 14,770.68 is: 20,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.26 : 36,855.40 = 14,770.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.26/36,855.40 = 14,770.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.26x = 36,855.40 × 14,770.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.26x = 544,379,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,379,319.67/26,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.20

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