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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.16, 36,692.44 and 14,652.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.16, 36,692.44 and 14,652.27 is: 20,220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.16 : 36,692.44 = 14,652.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.16/36,692.44 = 14,652.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.16x = 36,692.44 × 14,652.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.16x = 537,627,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,627,354.38/26,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.56

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