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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.29, 36,838.08 and 14,757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.29, 36,838.08 and 14,757.96 is: 20,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.29 : 36,838.08 = 14,757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.29/36,838.08 = 14,757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.29x = 36,838.08 × 14,757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.29x = 543,654,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,654,911.12/26,695.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.20

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