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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.40, 36,691.08 and 14,651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.40, 36,691.08 and 14,651.94 is: 20,219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.40 : 36,691.08 = 14,651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.40/36,691.08 = 14,651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.40x = 36,691.08 × 14,651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.40x = 537,595,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,595,502.70/26,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.17

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