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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,639.51, 36,762.45 and 14,702.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,639.51, 36,762.45 and 14,702.77 is: 20,289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,639.51 : 36,762.45 = 14,702.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,639.51/36,762.45 = 14,702.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,639.51x = 36,762.45 × 14,702.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,639.51x = 540,509,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,509,749.90/26,639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.78

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