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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,634.69, 36,755.84 and 14,698.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,634.69, 36,755.84 and 14,698.03 is: 20,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,634.69 : 36,755.84 = 14,698.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,634.69/36,755.84 = 14,698.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,634.69x = 36,755.84 × 14,698.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,634.69x = 540,238,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,238,181.73/26,634.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.25

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