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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.06, 36,795.42 and 14,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.06, 36,795.42 and 14,727.90 is: 20,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.06 : 36,795.42 = 14,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.06/36,795.42 = 14,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.06x = 36,795.42 × 14,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.06x = 541,919,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,919,266.22/26,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.96

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