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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,702.30, 36,849.95 and 14,603.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,702.30, 36,849.95 and 14,603.49 is: 20,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,702.30 : 36,849.95 = 14,603.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,702.30/36,849.95 = 14,603.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,702.30x = 36,849.95 × 14,603.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,702.30x = 538,137,876.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,137,876.33/26,702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.24

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