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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.40, 36,798.54 and 14,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.40, 36,798.54 and 14,727.68 is: 20,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.40 : 36,798.54 = 14,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.40/36,798.54 = 14,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.40x = 36,798.54 × 14,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.40x = 541,957,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,957,121.59/26,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.12

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