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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.57, 36,795.71 and 14,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.57, 36,795.71 and 14,726.88 is: 20,323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.57 : 36,795.71 = 14,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.57/36,795.71 = 14,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.57x = 36,795.71 × 14,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.57x = 541,886,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,886,016.57/26,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.08

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