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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.08, 36,801.60 and 14,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.08, 36,801.60 and 14,731.44 is: 20,329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.08 : 36,801.60 = 14,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.08/36,801.60 = 14,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.08x = 36,801.60 × 14,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.08x = 542,140,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,140,562.30/26,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.19

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