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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.15, 36,802.65 and 14,732.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.15, 36,802.65 and 14,732.23 is: 20,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.15 : 36,802.65 = 14,732.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.15/36,802.65 = 14,732.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.15x = 36,802.65 × 14,732.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.15x = 542,185,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,185,104.41/26,669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.05

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