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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.72, 36,792.78 and 14,726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.72, 36,792.78 and 14,726.34 is: 20,320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.72 : 36,792.78 = 14,726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.72/36,792.78 = 14,726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.72x = 36,792.78 × 14,726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.72x = 541,822,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,822,987.83/26,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,320.61

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