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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.15, 36,926.04 and 14,657.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.15, 36,926.04 and 14,657.22 is: 20,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.15 : 36,926.04 = 14,657.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.15/36,926.04 = 14,657.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.15x = 36,926.04 × 14,657.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.15x = 541,232,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,232,926.05/26,759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.09

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