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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.24, 36,699.06 and 14,656.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.24, 36,699.06 and 14,656.42 is: 20,226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.24 : 36,699.06 = 14,656.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.24/36,699.06 = 14,656.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.24x = 36,699.06 × 14,656.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.24x = 537,876,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,876,836.97/26,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.07

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