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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.21, 36,690.61 and 14,649.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.21, 36,690.61 and 14,649.55 is: 20,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.21 : 36,690.61 = 14,649.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.21/36,690.61 = 14,649.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.21x = 36,690.61 × 14,649.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.21x = 537,500,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,500,705.65/26,586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.27

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