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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.94, 36,691.40 and 14,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.94, 36,691.40 and 14,650.34 is: 20,216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.94 : 36,691.40 = 14,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.94/36,691.40 = 14,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.94x = 36,691.40 × 14,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.94x = 537,541,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,541,485.08/26,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.73

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