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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.68, 36,697.29 and 14,655.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.68, 36,697.29 and 14,655.79 is: 20,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.68 : 36,697.29 = 14,655.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.68/36,697.29 = 14,655.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.68x = 36,697.29 × 14,655.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.68x = 537,827,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,827,560.30/26,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.41

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