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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.15, 36,799.74 and 14,730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.15, 36,799.74 and 14,730.62 is: 20,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.15 : 36,799.74 = 14,730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.15/36,799.74 = 14,730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.15x = 36,799.74 × 14,730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.15x = 542,082,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,082,802.04/26,666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.50

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