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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.30, 36,881.34 and 14,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.30, 36,881.34 and 14,792.06 is: 20,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.30 : 36,881.34 = 14,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.30/36,881.34 = 14,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.30x = 36,881.34 × 14,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.30x = 545,550,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,550,994.16/26,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,410.22

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