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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.37, 36,795.07 and 14,727.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.37, 36,795.07 and 14,727.99 is: 20,322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.37 : 36,795.07 = 14,727.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.37/36,795.07 = 14,727.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.37x = 36,795.07 × 14,727.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.37x = 541,917,386.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,917,386.19/26,665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.89

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