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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.56, 36,795.60 and 14,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.56, 36,795.60 and 14,728.32 is: 20,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.56 : 36,795.60 = 14,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.56/36,795.60 = 14,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.56x = 36,795.60 × 14,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.56x = 541,937,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,937,371.39/26,665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.49

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