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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.98, 36,791.76 and 14,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.98, 36,791.76 and 14,725.60 is: 20,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.98 : 36,791.76 = 14,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.98/36,791.76 = 14,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.98x = 36,791.76 × 14,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.98x = 541,780,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,780,945.74/26,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.60

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