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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.68, 36,699.08 and 14,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.68, 36,699.08 and 14,657.04 is: 20,226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.68 : 36,699.08 = 14,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.68/36,699.08 = 14,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.68x = 36,699.08 × 14,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.68x = 537,899,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,899,883.52/26,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.61

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