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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,697.94, 36,840.35 and 14,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,697.94, 36,840.35 and 14,759.62 is: 20,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,697.94 : 36,840.35 = 14,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,697.94/36,840.35 = 14,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,697.94x = 36,840.35 × 14,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,697.94x = 543,749,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,749,511.47/26,697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.72

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