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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.45, 36,789.96 and 14,724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.45, 36,789.96 and 14,724.10 is: 20,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.45 : 36,789.96 = 14,724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.45/36,789.96 = 14,724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.45x = 36,789.96 × 14,724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.45x = 541,699,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,699,050.04/26,659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.21

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