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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.05, 36,756.48 and 14,698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.05, 36,756.48 and 14,698.74 is: 20,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.05 : 36,756.48 = 14,698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.05/36,756.48 = 14,698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.05x = 36,756.48 × 14,698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.05x = 540,273,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,273,942.84/26,635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.32

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