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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.96, 36,758.91 and 14,700.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.96, 36,758.91 and 14,700.59 is: 20,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.96 : 36,758.91 = 14,700.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.96/36,758.91 = 14,700.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.96x = 36,758.91 × 14,700.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.96x = 540,377,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,377,673.94/26,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.00

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