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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.69, 36,697.17 and 14,492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.69, 36,697.17 and 14,492.91 is: 19,999.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.69 : 36,697.17 = 14,492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.69/36,697.17 = 14,492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.69x = 36,697.17 × 14,492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.69x = 531,848,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,848,782.06/26,592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.81

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