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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.71, 36,755.25 and 14,697.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.71, 36,755.25 and 14,697.95 is: 20,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.71 : 36,755.25 = 14,697.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.71/36,755.25 = 14,697.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.71x = 36,755.25 × 14,697.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.71x = 540,226,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,226,826.74/26,633.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.58

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