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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.07, 36,797.32 and 14,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.07, 36,797.32 and 14,729.30 is: 20,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.07 : 36,797.32 = 14,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.07/36,797.32 = 14,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.07x = 36,797.32 × 14,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.07x = 541,998,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,998,765.48/26,666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.41

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