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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.98, 36,791.07 and 14,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.98, 36,791.07 and 14,723.04 is: 20,317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.98 : 36,791.07 = 14,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.98/36,791.07 = 14,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.98x = 36,791.07 × 14,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.98x = 541,676,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,676,395.25/26,659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.96

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