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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,639.22, 36,762.27 and 14,702.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,639.22, 36,762.27 and 14,702.59 is: 20,289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,639.22 : 36,762.27 = 14,702.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,639.22/36,762.27 = 14,702.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,639.22x = 36,762.27 × 14,702.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,639.22x = 540,500,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,500,583.28/26,639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.66

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