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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.59, 36,796.31 and 14,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.59, 36,796.31 and 14,727.70 is: 20,324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.59 : 36,796.31 = 14,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.59/36,796.31 = 14,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.59x = 36,796.31 × 14,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.59x = 541,925,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,925,014.79/26,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.53

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