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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,698.73, 36,842.76 and 14,761.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,698.73, 36,842.76 and 14,761.37 is: 20,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,698.73 : 36,842.76 = 14,761.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,698.73/36,842.76 = 14,761.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,698.73x = 36,842.76 × 14,761.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,698.73x = 543,849,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,849,612.18/26,698.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.87

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