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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,636.63, 36,758.39 and 14,699.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,636.63, 36,758.39 and 14,699.97 is: 20,285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,636.63 : 36,758.39 = 14,699.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,636.63/36,758.39 = 14,699.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,636.63x = 36,758.39 × 14,699.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,636.63x = 540,347,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,347,249.79/26,636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.87

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