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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.80, 36,701.15 and 14,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.80, 36,701.15 and 14,658.45 is: 20,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.80 : 36,701.15 = 14,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.80/36,701.15 = 14,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.80x = 36,701.15 × 14,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.80x = 537,981,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,981,898.93/26,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.60

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