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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.79, 36,796.03 and 14,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.79, 36,796.03 and 14,727.13 is: 20,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.79 : 36,796.03 = 14,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.79/36,796.03 = 14,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.79x = 36,796.03 × 14,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.79x = 541,899,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,899,917.29/26,663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.44

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