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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,658.03, 36,787.95 and 14,722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,658.03, 36,787.95 and 14,722.14 is: 20,316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658.03 : 36,787.95 = 14,722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658.03/36,787.95 = 14,722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658.03x = 36,787.95 × 14,722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658.03x = 541,597,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,597,350.21/26,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.48

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