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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.47, 36,795.99 and 14,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.47, 36,795.99 and 14,727.56 is: 20,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.47 : 36,795.99 = 14,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.47/36,795.99 = 14,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.47x = 36,795.99 × 14,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.47x = 541,915,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,915,150.48/26,664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.49

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