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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.99, 36,758.28 and 14,699.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.99, 36,758.28 and 14,699.71 is: 20,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.99 : 36,758.28 = 14,699.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.99/36,758.28 = 14,699.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.99x = 36,758.28 × 14,699.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.99x = 540,336,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,336,056.10/26,637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.42

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