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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.40, 36,697.74 and 14,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.40, 36,697.74 and 14,655.84 is: 20,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.40 : 36,697.74 = 14,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.40/36,697.74 = 14,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.40x = 36,697.74 × 14,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.40x = 537,836,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,836,205.80/26,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.95

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