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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.08, 36,793.44 and 14,725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.08, 36,793.44 and 14,725.16 is: 20,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.08 : 36,793.44 = 14,725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.08/36,793.44 = 14,725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.08x = 36,793.44 × 14,725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.08x = 541,789,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,789,106.98/26,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.59

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