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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.52, 36,858.06 and 14,771.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.52, 36,858.06 and 14,771.64 is: 20,385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.52 : 36,858.06 = 14,771.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.52/36,858.06 = 14,771.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.52x = 36,858.06 × 14,771.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.52x = 544,453,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,453,993.42/26,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.03

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