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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.33, 36,793.65 and 14,725.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.33, 36,793.65 and 14,725.94 is: 20,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.33 : 36,793.65 = 14,725.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.33/36,793.65 = 14,725.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.33x = 36,793.65 × 14,725.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.33x = 541,821,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,821,082.28/26,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.83

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