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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.89, 36,797.13 and 14,729.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.89, 36,797.13 and 14,729.73 is: 20,326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.89 : 36,797.13 = 14,729.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.89/36,797.13 = 14,729.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.89x = 36,797.13 × 14,729.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.89x = 542,011,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,011,789.67/26,665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.03

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