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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.93, 36,834.14 and 14,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.93, 36,834.14 and 14,754.96 is: 20,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.93 : 36,834.14 = 14,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.93/36,834.14 = 14,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.93x = 36,834.14 × 14,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.93x = 543,486,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,486,299.22/26,691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.45

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