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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.70, 36,791.55 and 14,724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.70, 36,791.55 and 14,724.86 is: 20,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.70 : 36,791.55 = 14,724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.70/36,791.55 = 14,724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.70x = 36,791.55 × 14,724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.70x = 541,750,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,750,238.98/26,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.18

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