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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.99, 36,757.63 and 14,699.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.99, 36,757.63 and 14,699.33 is: 20,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.99 : 36,757.63 = 14,699.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.99/36,757.63 = 14,699.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.99x = 36,757.63 × 14,699.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.99x = 540,312,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,312,533.39/26,635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.06

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