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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.60, 36,910.26 and 14,645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.60, 36,910.26 and 14,645.76 is: 20,210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.60 : 36,910.26 = 14,645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.60/36,910.26 = 14,645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.60x = 36,910.26 × 14,645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.60x = 540,578,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,578,809.50/26,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.37

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