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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.89, 36,697.58 and 14,655.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.89, 36,697.58 and 14,655.99 is: 20,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.89 : 36,697.58 = 14,655.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.89/36,697.58 = 14,655.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.89x = 36,697.58 × 14,655.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.89x = 537,839,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,839,459.08/26,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.70

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