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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.51, 36,836.98 and 14,756.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.51, 36,836.98 and 14,756.92 is: 20,362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.51 : 36,836.98 = 14,756.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.51/36,836.98 = 14,756.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.51x = 36,836.98 × 14,756.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.51x = 543,600,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,600,366.90/26,695.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.99

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