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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.51, 36,694.97 and 14,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.51, 36,694.97 and 14,491.08 is: 19,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.51 : 36,694.97 = 14,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.51/36,694.97 = 14,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.51x = 36,694.97 × 14,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.51x = 531,749,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,749,745.87/26,590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.73

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