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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.94, 36,799.31 and 14,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.94, 36,799.31 and 14,729.04 is: 20,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.94 : 36,799.31 = 14,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.94/36,799.31 = 14,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.94x = 36,799.31 × 14,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.94x = 542,018,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,018,545.79/26,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.25

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