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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.81, 36,834.97 and 14,755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.81, 36,834.97 and 14,755.57 is: 20,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.81 : 36,834.97 = 14,755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.81/36,834.97 = 14,755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.81x = 36,834.97 × 14,755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.81x = 543,520,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,520,978.28/26,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.84

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