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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.46, 36,792.72 and 14,726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.46, 36,792.72 and 14,726.10 is: 20,321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.46 : 36,792.72 = 14,726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.46/36,792.72 = 14,726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.46x = 36,792.72 × 14,726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.46x = 541,813,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,813,273.99/26,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.97

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