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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.72, 36,798.46 and 14,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.72, 36,798.46 and 14,729.84 is: 20,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.72 : 36,798.46 = 14,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.72/36,798.46 = 14,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.72x = 36,798.46 × 14,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.72x = 542,035,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,035,428.05/26,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.05

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