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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.14, 36,698.03 and 14,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.14, 36,698.03 and 14,493.72 is: 20,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.14 : 36,698.03 = 14,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.14/36,698.03 = 14,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.14x = 36,698.03 × 14,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.14x = 531,890,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,890,898.90/26,593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.06

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