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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.30, 36,693.47 and 14,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.30, 36,693.47 and 14,651.62 is: 20,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.30 : 36,693.47 = 14,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.30/36,693.47 = 14,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.30x = 36,693.47 × 14,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.30x = 537,618,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,618,778.92/26,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.13

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