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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.97, 36,794.78 and 14,726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.97, 36,794.78 and 14,726.25 is: 20,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.97 : 36,794.78 = 14,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.97/36,794.78 = 14,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.97x = 36,794.78 × 14,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.97x = 541,849,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,849,128.98/26,662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.16

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