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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.68, 36,697.72 and 14,656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.68, 36,697.72 and 14,656.02 is: 20,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.68 : 36,697.72 = 14,656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.68/36,697.72 = 14,656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.68x = 36,697.72 × 14,656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.68x = 537,842,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,842,444.99/26,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.21

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