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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.97, 36,698.03 and 14,657.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.97, 36,698.03 and 14,657.41 is: 20,226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.97 : 36,698.03 = 14,657.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.97/36,698.03 = 14,657.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.97x = 36,698.03 × 14,657.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.97x = 537,897,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,897,893.03/26,593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.31

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