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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.04, 36,796.80 and 14,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.04, 36,796.80 and 14,727.76 is: 20,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.04 : 36,796.80 = 14,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.04/36,796.80 = 14,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.04x = 36,796.80 × 14,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.04x = 541,934,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,934,439.17/26,665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.78

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