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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,736.95, 36,896.86 and 14,638.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,736.95, 36,896.86 and 14,638.53 is: 20,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,736.95 : 36,896.86 = 14,638.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,736.95/36,896.86 = 14,638.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,736.95x = 36,896.86 × 14,638.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,736.95x = 540,115,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,115,866.34/26,736.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.10

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