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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.27, 36,694.82 and 14,654.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.27, 36,694.82 and 14,654.03 is: 20,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.27 : 36,694.82 = 14,654.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.27/36,694.82 = 14,654.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.27x = 36,694.82 × 14,654.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.27x = 537,726,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,726,993.12/26,590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.70

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