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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.66, 36,858.60 and 14,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.66, 36,858.60 and 14,772.60 is: 20,385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.66 : 36,858.60 = 14,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.66/36,858.60 = 14,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.66x = 36,858.60 × 14,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.66x = 544,497,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,497,354.36/26,709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.78

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