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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.16, 36,794.52 and 14,726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.16, 36,794.52 and 14,726.64 is: 20,322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.16 : 36,794.52 = 14,726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.16/36,794.52 = 14,726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.16x = 36,794.52 × 14,726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.16x = 541,859,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,859,650.01/26,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.41

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