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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.59, 36,793.37 and 14,724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.59, 36,793.37 and 14,724.12 is: 20,320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.59 : 36,793.37 = 14,724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.59/36,793.37 = 14,724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.59x = 36,793.37 × 14,724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.59x = 541,749,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,749,921.46/26,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.25

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