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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.78, 36,699.66 and 14,657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.78, 36,699.66 and 14,657.54 is: 20,227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.78 : 36,699.66 = 14,657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.78/36,699.66 = 14,657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.78x = 36,699.66 × 14,657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.78x = 537,926,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,926,734.44/26,593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.54

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