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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.58, 36,794.25 and 14,726.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.58, 36,794.25 and 14,726.61 is: 20,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.58 : 36,794.25 = 14,726.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.58/36,794.25 = 14,726.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.58x = 36,794.25 × 14,726.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.58x = 541,854,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,854,569.99/26,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,321.90

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