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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.91, 36,855.10 and 14,770.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.91, 36,855.10 and 14,770.62 is: 20,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.91 : 36,855.10 = 14,770.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.91/36,855.10 = 14,770.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.91x = 36,855.10 × 14,770.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.91x = 544,372,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,372,695.63/26,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.69

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