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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.92, 36,834.86 and 14,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.92, 36,834.86 and 14,755.26 is: 20,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.92 : 36,834.86 = 14,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.92/36,834.86 = 14,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.92x = 36,834.86 × 14,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.92x = 543,507,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,507,936.36/26,691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.26

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