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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.96, 36,793.08 and 14,725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.96, 36,793.08 and 14,725.32 is: 20,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.96 : 36,793.08 = 14,725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.96/36,793.08 = 14,725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.96x = 36,793.08 × 14,725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.96x = 541,789,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,789,876.79/26,661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.71

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