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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.41, 36,695.59 and 14,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.41, 36,695.59 and 14,654.44 is: 20,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.41 : 36,695.59 = 14,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.41/36,695.59 = 14,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.41x = 36,695.59 × 14,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.41x = 537,753,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,753,321.92/26,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.82

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