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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.26, 36,796.55 and 14,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.26, 36,796.55 and 14,727.54 is: 20,323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.26 : 36,796.55 = 14,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.26/36,796.55 = 14,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.26x = 36,796.55 × 14,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.26x = 541,922,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,922,588.35/26,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.94

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