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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.91, 36,696.28 and 14,654.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.91, 36,696.28 and 14,654.94 is: 20,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.91 : 36,696.28 = 14,654.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.91/36,696.28 = 14,654.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.91x = 36,696.28 × 14,654.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.91x = 537,781,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,781,781.62/26,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.51

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