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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.39, 36,854.70 and 14,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.39, 36,854.70 and 14,605.48 is: 20,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.39 : 36,854.70 = 14,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.39/36,854.70 = 14,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.39x = 36,854.70 × 14,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.39x = 538,280,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,280,491.62/26,707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.74

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