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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.98, 36,841.14 and 14,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.98, 36,841.14 and 14,759.46 is: 20,368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.98 : 36,841.14 = 14,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.98/36,841.14 = 14,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.98x = 36,841.14 × 14,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.98x = 543,755,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,755,332.18/26,695.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,368.43

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