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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.28, 36,798.84 and 14,728.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.28, 36,798.84 and 14,728.68 is: 20,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.28 : 36,798.84 = 14,728.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.28/36,798.84 = 14,728.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.28x = 36,798.84 × 14,728.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.28x = 541,998,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,998,338.73/26,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.23

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