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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.52, 36,792.36 and 14,724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.52, 36,792.36 and 14,724.24 is: 20,319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.52 : 36,792.36 = 14,724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.52/36,792.36 = 14,724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.52x = 36,792.36 × 14,724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.52x = 541,739,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,739,538.81/26,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.92

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