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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.97, 36,795.30 and 14,727.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.97, 36,795.30 and 14,727.06 is: 20,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.97 : 36,795.30 = 14,727.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.97/36,795.30 = 14,727.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.97x = 36,795.30 × 14,727.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.97x = 541,886,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,886,590.82/26,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.80

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