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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,697.62, 36,843.18 and 14,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,697.62, 36,843.18 and 14,761.46 is: 20,371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,697.62 : 36,843.18 = 14,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,697.62/36,843.18 = 14,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,697.62x = 36,843.18 × 14,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,697.62x = 543,859,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,859,127.84/26,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.07

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