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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.31, 36,802.33 and 14,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.31, 36,802.33 and 14,731.70 is: 20,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.31 : 36,802.33 = 14,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.31/36,802.33 = 14,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.31x = 36,802.33 × 14,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.31x = 542,160,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,160,664.02/26,668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.78

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