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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.03, 36,699.29 and 14,494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.03, 36,699.29 and 14,494.64 is: 20,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.03 : 36,699.29 = 14,494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.03/36,699.29 = 14,494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.03x = 36,699.29 × 14,494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.03x = 531,942,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,942,795.19/26,594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.34

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