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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.29, 36,789.83 and 14,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.29, 36,789.83 and 14,723.44 is: 20,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.29 : 36,789.83 = 14,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.29/36,789.83 = 14,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.29x = 36,789.83 × 14,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.29x = 541,672,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,672,854.62/26,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.35

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