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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.95, 36,695.73 and 14,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.95, 36,695.73 and 14,654.32 is: 20,223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.95 : 36,695.73 = 14,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.95/36,695.73 = 14,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.95x = 36,695.73 × 14,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.95x = 537,750,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,750,933.27/26,590.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.08

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