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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.95, 36,757.53 and 14,700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.95, 36,757.53 and 14,700.60 is: 20,286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.95 : 36,757.53 = 14,700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.95/36,757.53 = 14,700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.95x = 36,757.53 × 14,700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.95x = 540,357,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,357,745.52/26,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.78

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