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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,686.52, 36,826.83 and 14,749.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,686.52, 36,826.83 and 14,749.59 is: 20,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,686.52 : 36,826.83 = 14,749.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,686.52/36,826.83 = 14,749.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,686.52x = 36,826.83 × 14,749.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,686.52x = 543,180,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,180,643.50/26,686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.12

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