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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.04, 36,841.84 and 14,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.04, 36,841.84 and 14,759.28 is: 20,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.04 : 36,841.84 = 14,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.04/36,841.84 = 14,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.04x = 36,841.84 × 14,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.04x = 543,758,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,758,995.38/26,695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.29

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