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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.28, 36,802.96 and 14,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.28, 36,802.96 and 14,733.76 is: 20,332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.28 : 36,802.96 = 14,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.28/36,802.96 = 14,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.28x = 36,802.96 × 14,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.28x = 542,245,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,245,979.93/26,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.23

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