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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,692.81, 36,834.94 and 14,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,692.81, 36,834.94 and 14,593.07 is: 20,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,692.81 : 36,834.94 = 14,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,692.81/36,834.94 = 14,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,692.81x = 36,834.94 × 14,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,692.81x = 537,534,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,534,857.87/26,692.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.81

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