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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.45, 36,803.86 and 14,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.45, 36,803.86 and 14,731.48 is: 20,328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.45 : 36,803.86 = 14,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.45/36,803.86 = 14,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.45x = 36,803.86 × 14,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.45x = 542,175,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,175,327.51/26,670.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.69

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