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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,638.62, 36,760.92 and 14,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,638.62, 36,760.92 and 14,702.46 is: 20,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,638.62 : 36,760.92 = 14,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,638.62/36,760.92 = 14,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,638.62x = 36,760.92 × 14,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,638.62x = 540,475,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,475,955.86/26,638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.19

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