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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.73, 36,695.13 and 14,654.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.73, 36,695.13 and 14,654.07 is: 20,222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.73 : 36,695.13 = 14,654.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.73/36,695.13 = 14,654.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.73x = 36,695.13 × 14,654.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.73x = 537,733,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,733,003.68/26,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.57

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