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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.55, 36,696.36 and 14,655.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.55, 36,696.36 and 14,655.07 is: 20,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.55 : 36,696.36 = 14,655.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.55/36,696.36 = 14,655.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.55x = 36,696.36 × 14,655.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.55x = 537,787,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,787,724.55/26,591.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.01

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