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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.26, 36,791.84 and 14,724.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.26, 36,791.84 and 14,724.34 is: 20,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.26 : 36,791.84 = 14,724.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.26/36,791.84 = 14,724.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.26x = 36,791.84 × 14,724.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.26x = 541,735,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,735,579.74/26,661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.20

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