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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.69, 36,694.42 and 14,490.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.69, 36,694.42 and 14,490.91 is: 19,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.69 : 36,694.42 = 14,490.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.69/36,694.42 = 14,490.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.69x = 36,694.42 × 14,490.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.69x = 531,735,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,735,537.72/26,590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.06

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