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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,770.85, 36,943.82 and 14,669.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,770.85, 36,943.82 and 14,669.41 is: 20,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770.85 : 36,943.82 = 14,669.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770.85/36,943.82 = 14,669.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770.85x = 36,943.82 × 14,669.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770.85x = 541,944,042.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,944,042.55/26,770.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.81

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