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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.86, 36,759.52 and 14,700.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.86, 36,759.52 and 14,700.34 is: 20,286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.86 : 36,759.52 = 14,700.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.86/36,759.52 = 14,700.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.86x = 36,759.52 × 14,700.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.86x = 540,377,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,377,299.79/26,637.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.06

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