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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.91, 36,793.21 and 14,724.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.91, 36,793.21 and 14,724.99 is: 20,320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.91 : 36,793.21 = 14,724.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.91/36,793.21 = 14,724.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.91x = 36,793.21 × 14,724.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.91x = 541,779,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,779,649.32/26,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.36

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