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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.92, 36,793.73 and 14,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.92, 36,793.73 and 14,725.56 is: 20,321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.92 : 36,793.73 = 14,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.92/36,793.73 = 14,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.92x = 36,793.73 × 14,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.92x = 541,808,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,808,278.74/26,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.43

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