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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.93, 36,688.64 and 14,648.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.93, 36,688.64 and 14,648.34 is: 20,213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.93 : 36,688.64 = 14,648.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.93/36,688.64 = 14,648.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.93x = 36,688.64 × 14,648.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.93x = 537,427,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,427,672.86/26,586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.98

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