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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.73, 36,699.27 and 14,657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.73, 36,699.27 and 14,657.07 is: 20,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.73 : 36,699.27 = 14,657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.73/36,699.27 = 14,657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.73x = 36,699.27 × 14,657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.73x = 537,903,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,903,769.34/26,593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.71

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