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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.97, 36,830.38 and 14,752.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.97, 36,830.38 and 14,752.05 is: 20,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.97 : 36,830.38 = 14,752.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.97/36,830.38 = 14,752.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.97x = 36,830.38 × 14,752.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.97x = 543,323,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,323,607.28/26,688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,357.61

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