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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.72, 36,797.08 and 14,728.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.72, 36,797.08 and 14,728.84 is: 20,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.72 : 36,797.08 = 14,728.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.72/36,797.08 = 14,728.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.72x = 36,797.08 × 14,728.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.72x = 541,978,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,978,303.79/26,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.67

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