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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.55, 36,693.81 and 14,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.55, 36,693.81 and 14,651.88 is: 20,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.55 : 36,693.81 = 14,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.55/36,693.81 = 14,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.55x = 36,693.81 × 14,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.55x = 537,633,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,633,300.86/26,588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.48

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