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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.13, 36,695.59 and 14,491.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.13, 36,695.59 and 14,491.59 is: 19,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.13 : 36,695.59 = 14,491.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.13/36,695.59 = 14,491.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.13x = 36,695.59 × 14,491.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.13x = 531,777,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,777,445.09/26,591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.30

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