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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.19, 36,787.83 and 14,722.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.19, 36,787.83 and 14,722.43 is: 20,315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.19 : 36,787.83 = 14,722.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.19/36,787.83 = 14,722.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.19x = 36,787.83 × 14,722.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.19x = 541,606,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,606,068.09/26,659.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.92

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