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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.97, 36,792.02 and 14,724.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.97, 36,792.02 and 14,724.25 is: 20,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.97 : 36,792.02 = 14,724.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.97/36,792.02 = 14,724.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.97x = 36,792.02 × 14,724.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.97x = 541,734,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,734,845.32/26,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.40

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