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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.64, 36,798.44 and 14,728.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.64, 36,798.44 and 14,728.92 is: 20,325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.64 : 36,798.44 = 14,728.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.64/36,798.44 = 14,728.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.64x = 36,798.44 × 14,728.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.64x = 542,001,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,001,278.88/26,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.83

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