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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.72, 36,799.92 and 14,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.72, 36,799.92 and 14,730 is: 20,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.72 : 36,799.92 = 14,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.72/36,799.92 = 14,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.72x = 36,799.92 × 14,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.72x = 542,062,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,062,821.60/26,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.32

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