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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.08, 36,855.64 and 14,770.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.08, 36,855.64 and 14,770.64 is: 20,382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.08 : 36,855.64 = 14,770.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.08/36,855.64 = 14,770.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.08x = 36,855.64 × 14,770.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.08x = 544,381,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,381,390.41/26,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.65

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