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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.92, 36,790.97 and 14,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.92, 36,790.97 and 14,723.56 is: 20,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.92 : 36,790.97 = 14,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.92/36,790.97 = 14,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.92x = 36,790.97 × 14,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.92x = 541,694,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,694,054.25/26,659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.67

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