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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,693.91, 36,837.39 and 14,757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,693.91, 36,837.39 and 14,757.03 is: 20,364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,693.91 : 36,837.39 = 14,757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,693.91/36,837.39 = 14,757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,693.91x = 36,837.39 × 14,757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,693.91x = 543,610,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,610,469.35/26,693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.59

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