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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.15, 36,697.94 and 14,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.15, 36,697.94 and 14,656.26 is: 20,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.15 : 36,697.94 = 14,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.15/36,697.94 = 14,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.15x = 36,697.94 × 14,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.15x = 537,854,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,854,476.82/26,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.06

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