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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.19, 36,790.86 and 14,723.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.19, 36,790.86 and 14,723.43 is: 20,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.19 : 36,790.86 = 14,723.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.19/36,790.86 = 14,723.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.19x = 36,790.86 × 14,723.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.19x = 541,687,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,687,651.85/26,660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.22

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