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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.16, 36,803.88 and 14,733.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.16, 36,803.88 and 14,733.63 is: 20,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.16 : 36,803.88 = 14,733.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.16/36,803.88 = 14,733.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.16x = 36,803.88 × 14,733.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.16x = 542,254,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,254,750.48/26,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.65

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