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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,639.98, 36,761.62 and 14,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,639.98, 36,761.62 and 14,703.32 is: 20,289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,639.98 : 36,761.62 = 14,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,639.98/36,761.62 = 14,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,639.98x = 36,761.62 × 14,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,639.98x = 540,517,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,517,642.01/26,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.72

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