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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.44, 36,794.88 and 14,725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.44, 36,794.88 and 14,725.74 is: 20,321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.44 : 36,794.88 = 14,725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.44/36,794.88 = 14,725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.44x = 36,794.88 × 14,725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.44x = 541,831,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,831,836.21/26,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.91

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