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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.89, 36,803.54 and 14,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.89, 36,803.54 and 14,731.52 is: 20,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.89 : 36,803.54 = 14,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.89/36,803.54 = 14,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.89x = 36,803.54 × 14,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.89x = 542,171,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,171,827.91/26,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.75

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