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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.04, 36,795.06 and 14,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.04, 36,795.06 and 14,726.76 is: 20,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.04 : 36,795.06 = 14,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.04/36,795.06 = 14,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.04x = 36,795.06 × 14,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.04x = 541,872,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,872,017.81/26,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.96

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