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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.98, 36,792.45 and 14,724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.98, 36,792.45 and 14,724.04 is: 20,319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.98 : 36,792.45 = 14,724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.98/36,792.45 = 14,724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.98x = 36,792.45 × 14,724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.98x = 541,733,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,733,505.50/26,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.34

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