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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.91, 36,696.72 and 14,656.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.91, 36,696.72 and 14,656.21 is: 20,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.91 : 36,696.72 = 14,656.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.91/36,696.72 = 14,656.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.91x = 36,696.72 × 14,656.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.91x = 537,834,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,834,834.63/26,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.75

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