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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.44, 36,796.26 and 14,726.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.44, 36,796.26 and 14,726.74 is: 20,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.44 : 36,796.26 = 14,726.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.44/36,796.26 = 14,726.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.44x = 36,796.26 × 14,726.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.44x = 541,888,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,888,953.99/26,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.29

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