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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.91, 36,695.34 and 14,655.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.91, 36,695.34 and 14,655.21 is: 20,223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.91 : 36,695.34 = 14,655.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.91/36,695.34 = 14,655.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.91x = 36,695.34 × 14,655.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.91x = 537,777,913.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,777,913.72/26,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.37

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