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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.08, 36,837.27 and 14,758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.08, 36,837.27 and 14,758.56 is: 20,365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.08 : 36,837.27 = 14,758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.08/36,837.27 = 14,758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.08x = 36,837.27 × 14,758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.08x = 543,665,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,665,059.53/26,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.74

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