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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,698.31, 36,843.96 and 14,762.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,698.31, 36,843.96 and 14,762.15 is: 20,371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,698.31 : 36,843.96 = 14,762.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,698.31/36,843.96 = 14,762.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,698.31x = 36,843.96 × 14,762.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,698.31x = 543,895,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,895,879.89/26,698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,371.93

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