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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.44, 36,805.98 and 14,733.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.44, 36,805.98 and 14,733.82 is: 20,333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.44 : 36,805.98 = 14,733.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.44/36,805.98 = 14,733.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.44x = 36,805.98 × 14,733.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.44x = 542,292,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,292,684.24/26,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.86

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