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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.89, 36,804.92 and 14,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.89, 36,804.92 and 14,732.52 is: 20,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.89 : 36,804.92 = 14,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.89/36,804.92 = 14,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.89x = 36,804.92 × 14,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.89x = 542,229,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,229,220.00/26,669.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.14

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