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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.50, 36,854.90 and 14,770.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.50, 36,854.90 and 14,770.14 is: 20,381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.50 : 36,854.90 = 14,770.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.50/36,854.90 = 14,770.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.50x = 36,854.90 × 14,770.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.50x = 544,352,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,352,032.69/26,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.99

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