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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.37, 36,796.45 and 14,728.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.37, 36,796.45 and 14,728.99 is: 20,324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.37 : 36,796.45 = 14,728.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.37/36,796.45 = 14,728.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.37x = 36,796.45 × 14,728.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.37x = 541,974,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,974,544.09/26,666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.27

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