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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.74, 36,888.78 and 14,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.74, 36,888.78 and 14,793.08 is: 20,415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.74 : 36,888.78 = 14,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.74/36,888.78 = 14,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.74x = 36,888.78 × 14,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.74x = 545,698,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,698,673.64/26,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,415.41

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