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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.42, 36,862.14 and 14,773.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.42, 36,862.14 and 14,773.90 is: 20,388.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.42 : 36,862.14 = 14,773.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.42/36,862.14 = 14,773.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.42x = 36,862.14 × 14,773.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.42x = 544,597,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,597,570.15/26,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.96

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