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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.35, 36,798.85 and 14,729.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.35, 36,798.85 and 14,729.43 is: 20,326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.35 : 36,798.85 = 14,729.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.35/36,798.85 = 14,729.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.35x = 36,798.85 × 14,729.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.35x = 542,025,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,025,901.16/26,666.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.22

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