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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.59, 36,794.93 and 14,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.59, 36,794.93 and 14,726.70 is: 20,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.59 : 36,794.93 = 14,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.59/36,794.93 = 14,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.59x = 36,794.93 × 14,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.59x = 541,867,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,867,822.00/26,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.15

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