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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.41, 36,696.03 and 14,655.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.41, 36,696.03 and 14,655.71 is: 20,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.41 : 36,696.03 = 14,655.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.41/36,696.03 = 14,655.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.41x = 36,696.03 × 14,655.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.41x = 537,806,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,806,373.83/26,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.06

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