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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.09, 36,756.54 and 14,698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.09, 36,756.54 and 14,698.45 is: 20,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.09 : 36,756.54 = 14,698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.09/36,756.54 = 14,698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.09x = 36,756.54 × 14,698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.09x = 540,264,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,264,165.36/26,635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.92

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