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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.80, 36,753.06 and 14,698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.80, 36,753.06 and 14,698.26 is: 20,282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.80 : 36,753.06 = 14,698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.80/36,753.06 = 14,698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.80x = 36,753.06 × 14,698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.80x = 540,206,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,206,031.68/26,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.72

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