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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.49, 36,694.74 and 14,490.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.49, 36,694.74 and 14,490.97 is: 19,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.49 : 36,694.74 = 14,490.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.49/36,694.74 = 14,490.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.49x = 36,694.74 × 14,490.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.49x = 531,742,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,742,257.59/26,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.46

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