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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,636.15, 36,759.84 and 14,699.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,636.15, 36,759.84 and 14,699.69 is: 20,286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,636.15 : 36,759.84 = 14,699.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,636.15/36,759.84 = 14,699.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,636.15x = 36,759.84 × 14,699.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,636.15x = 540,358,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,358,252.45/26,636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.65

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