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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.83, 36,838.31 and 14,759.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.83, 36,838.31 and 14,759.31 is: 20,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.83 : 36,838.31 = 14,759.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.83/36,838.31 = 14,759.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.83x = 36,838.31 × 14,759.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.83x = 543,707,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,707,963.37/26,695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.78

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