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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.39, 36,795.06 and 14,728.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.39, 36,795.06 and 14,728.23 is: 20,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.39 : 36,795.06 = 14,728.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.39/36,795.06 = 14,728.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.39x = 36,795.06 × 14,728.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.39x = 541,926,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,926,106.54/26,664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.96

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