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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.37, 36,698.93 and 14,656.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.37, 36,698.93 and 14,656.43 is: 20,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.37 : 36,698.93 = 14,656.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.37/36,698.93 = 14,656.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.37x = 36,698.93 × 14,656.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.37x = 537,875,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,875,041.84/26,593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.91

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