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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.76, 36,857.90 and 14,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.76, 36,857.90 and 14,771.66 is: 20,384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.76 : 36,857.90 = 14,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.76/36,857.90 = 14,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.76x = 36,857.90 × 14,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.76x = 544,452,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,452,219.75/26,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.78

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