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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.45, 36,792.59 and 14,725.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.45, 36,792.59 and 14,725.61 is: 20,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.45 : 36,792.59 = 14,725.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.45/36,792.59 = 14,725.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.45x = 36,792.59 × 14,725.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.45x = 541,793,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,793,073.64/26,661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.22

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