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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.34, 36,885.96 and 14,791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.34, 36,885.96 and 14,791.98 is: 20,412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.34 : 36,885.96 = 14,791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.34/36,885.96 = 14,791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.34x = 36,885.96 × 14,791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.34x = 545,616,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,616,382.60/26,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.64

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