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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.33, 36,885.96 and 14,792.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.33, 36,885.96 and 14,792.67 is: 20,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.33 : 36,885.96 = 14,792.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.33/36,885.96 = 14,792.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.33x = 36,885.96 × 14,792.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.33x = 545,641,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,641,833.91/26,729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,413.60

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