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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,699.96, 36,842.72 and 14,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,699.96, 36,842.72 and 14,761.66 is: 20,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,699.96 : 36,842.72 = 14,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,699.96/36,842.72 = 14,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,699.96x = 36,842.72 × 14,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,699.96x = 543,859,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,859,706.12/26,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.31

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