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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.53, 36,799.43 and 14,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.53, 36,799.43 and 14,731.16 is: 20,327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.53 : 36,799.43 = 14,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.53/36,799.43 = 14,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.53x = 36,799.43 × 14,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.53x = 542,098,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,098,116.45/26,668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.26

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