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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.56, 36,695.03 and 14,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.56, 36,695.03 and 14,652.97 is: 20,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.56 : 36,695.03 = 14,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.56/36,695.03 = 14,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.56x = 36,695.03 × 14,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.56x = 537,691,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,691,008.74/26,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.37

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