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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.33, 36,790.89 and 14,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.33, 36,790.89 and 14,723.94 is: 20,318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.33 : 36,790.89 = 14,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.33/36,790.89 = 14,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.33x = 36,790.89 × 14,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.33x = 541,706,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,706,856.91/26,661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.07

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