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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.35, 36,759.06 and 14,700.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.35, 36,759.06 and 14,700.42 is: 20,286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.35 : 36,759.06 = 14,700.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.35/36,759.06 = 14,700.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.35x = 36,759.06 × 14,700.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.35x = 540,373,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,373,620.81/26,637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.32

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