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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.40, 36,758.52 and 14,698.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.40, 36,758.52 and 14,698.68 is: 20,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.40 : 36,758.52 = 14,698.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.40/36,758.52 = 14,698.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.40x = 36,758.52 × 14,698.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.40x = 540,301,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,301,722.75/26,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.10

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