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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.26, 36,804.06 and 14,731.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.26, 36,804.06 and 14,731.89 is: 20,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.26 : 36,804.06 = 14,731.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.26/36,804.06 = 14,731.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.26x = 36,804.06 × 14,731.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.26x = 542,193,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,193,225.46/26,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.27

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