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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.27, 36,793.22 and 14,725.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.27, 36,793.22 and 14,725.35 is: 20,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.27 : 36,793.22 = 14,725.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.27/36,793.22 = 14,725.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.27x = 36,793.22 × 14,725.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.27x = 541,792,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,792,784.53/26,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.58

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