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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.52, 36,697.93 and 14,656.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.52, 36,697.93 and 14,656.29 is: 20,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.52 : 36,697.93 = 14,656.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.52/36,697.93 = 14,656.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.52x = 36,697.93 × 14,656.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.52x = 537,855,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,855,504.48/26,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.82

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