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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.70, 36,886.05 and 14,793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.70, 36,886.05 and 14,793.06 is: 20,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.70 : 36,886.05 = 14,793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.70/36,886.05 = 14,793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.70x = 36,886.05 × 14,793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.70x = 545,657,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,657,550.81/26,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,413.90

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