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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,698.95, 36,841.34 and 14,760.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,698.95, 36,841.34 and 14,760.67 is: 20,367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,698.95 : 36,841.34 = 14,760.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,698.95/36,841.34 = 14,760.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,698.95x = 36,841.34 × 14,760.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,698.95x = 543,802,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,802,862.10/26,698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.95

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