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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.04, 36,925.89 and 14,657.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.04, 36,925.89 and 14,657.11 is: 20,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.04 : 36,925.89 = 14,657.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.04/36,925.89 = 14,657.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.04x = 36,925.89 × 14,657.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.04x = 541,226,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,226,646.95/26,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.94

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