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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.28, 36,797.44 and 14,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.28, 36,797.44 and 14,729.76 is: 20,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.28 : 36,797.44 = 14,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.28/36,797.44 = 14,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.28x = 36,797.44 × 14,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.28x = 542,017,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,017,459.81/26,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.71

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