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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.50, 36,792.88 and 14,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.50, 36,792.88 and 14,724.84 is: 20,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.50 : 36,792.88 = 14,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.50/36,792.88 = 14,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.50x = 36,792.88 × 14,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.50x = 541,769,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,769,248.17/26,661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.28

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