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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.78, 36,803.76 and 14,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.78, 36,803.76 and 14,733 is: 20,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.78 : 36,803.76 = 14,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.78/36,803.76 = 14,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.78x = 36,803.76 × 14,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.78x = 542,229,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,229,796.08/26,669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.25

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