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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,638.59, 36,761.37 and 14,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,638.59, 36,761.37 and 14,701.95 is: 20,288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,638.59 : 36,761.37 = 14,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,638.59/36,761.37 = 14,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,638.59x = 36,761.37 × 14,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,638.59x = 540,463,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,463,823.67/26,638.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,288.75

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