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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.58, 36,792.75 and 14,724.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.58, 36,792.75 and 14,724.66 is: 20,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.58 : 36,792.75 = 14,724.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.58/36,792.75 = 14,724.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.58x = 36,792.75 × 14,724.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.58x = 541,760,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,760,578.99/26,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.90

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