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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.41, 36,861.38 and 14,773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.41, 36,861.38 and 14,773.49 is: 20,387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.41 : 36,861.38 = 14,773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.41/36,861.38 = 14,773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.41x = 36,861.38 × 14,773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.41x = 544,571,164.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,571,164.27/26,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.98

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