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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.68, 36,854.48 and 14,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.68, 36,854.48 and 14,771.04 is: 20,382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.68 : 36,854.48 = 14,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.68/36,854.48 = 14,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.68x = 36,854.48 × 14,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.68x = 544,378,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,378,998.26/26,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.86

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