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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,634.59, 36,755.87 and 14,697.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,634.59, 36,755.87 and 14,697.94 is: 20,283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,634.59 : 36,755.87 = 14,697.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,634.59/36,755.87 = 14,697.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,634.59x = 36,755.87 × 14,697.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,634.59x = 540,235,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,235,571.91/26,634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.23

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