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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.34, 36,793.47 and 14,725.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.34, 36,793.47 and 14,725.45 is: 20,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.34 : 36,793.47 = 14,725.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.34/36,793.47 = 14,725.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.34x = 36,793.47 × 14,725.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.34x = 541,800,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,800,402.81/26,661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.57

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