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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.74, 36,760.05 and 14,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.74, 36,760.05 and 14,701.08 is: 20,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.74 : 36,760.05 = 14,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.74/36,760.05 = 14,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.74x = 36,760.05 × 14,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.74x = 540,412,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,412,435.85/26,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.48

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