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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.39, 36,695.40 and 14,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.39, 36,695.40 and 14,654.72 is: 20,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.39 : 36,695.40 = 14,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.39/36,695.40 = 14,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.39x = 36,695.40 × 14,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.39x = 537,760,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,760,849.07/26,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.12

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