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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,694.51, 36,835.60 and 14,755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,694.51, 36,835.60 and 14,755.92 is: 20,361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,694.51 : 36,835.60 = 14,755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,694.51/36,835.60 = 14,755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,694.51x = 36,835.60 × 14,755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,694.51x = 543,543,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,543,166.75/26,694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.61

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