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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.48, 36,794.52 and 14,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.48, 36,794.52 and 14,725.54 is: 20,321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.48 : 36,794.52 = 14,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.48/36,794.52 = 14,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.48x = 36,794.52 × 14,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.48x = 541,819,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,819,176.04/26,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.41

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