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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.39, 36,832.67 and 14,753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.39, 36,832.67 and 14,753.96 is: 20,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.39 : 36,832.67 = 14,753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.39/36,832.67 = 14,753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.39x = 36,832.67 × 14,753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.39x = 543,427,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,427,684.68/26,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,359.66

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