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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.96, 36,806.25 and 14,734.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.96, 36,806.25 and 14,734.19 is: 20,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.96 : 36,806.25 = 14,734.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.96/36,806.25 = 14,734.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.96x = 36,806.25 × 14,734.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.96x = 542,310,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,310,096.66/26,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.35

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