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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.91, 36,694.91 and 14,653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.91, 36,694.91 and 14,653.94 is: 20,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.91 : 36,694.91 = 14,653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.91/36,694.91 = 14,653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.91x = 36,694.91 × 14,653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.91x = 537,724,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,724,936.18/26,590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.13

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