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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.62, 36,840.42 and 14,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.62, 36,840.42 and 14,759.46 is: 20,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.62 : 36,840.42 = 14,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.62/36,840.42 = 14,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.62x = 36,840.42 × 14,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.62x = 543,744,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,744,705.37/26,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,368.31

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