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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.62, 36,834.66 and 14,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.62, 36,834.66 and 14,755.16 is: 20,362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.62 : 36,834.66 = 14,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.62/36,834.66 = 14,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.62x = 36,834.66 × 14,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.62x = 543,501,301.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,501,301.85/26,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.24

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