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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.08, 36,805.24 and 14,733.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.08, 36,805.24 and 14,733.85 is: 20,333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.08 : 36,805.24 = 14,733.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.08/36,805.24 = 14,733.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.08x = 36,805.24 × 14,733.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.08x = 542,282,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,282,701.35/26,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.00

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