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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,687.94, 36,830.10 and 14,752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,687.94, 36,830.10 and 14,752.02 is: 20,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,687.94 : 36,830.10 = 14,752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,687.94/36,830.10 = 14,752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,687.94x = 36,830.10 × 14,752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,687.94x = 543,318,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,318,371.80/26,687.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.20

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