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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,697.80, 36,839.72 and 14,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,697.80, 36,839.72 and 14,759.48 is: 20,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,697.80 : 36,839.72 = 14,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,697.80/36,839.72 = 14,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,697.80x = 36,839.72 × 14,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,697.80x = 543,735,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,735,110.55/26,697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.29

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