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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.06, 36,700.56 and 14,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.06, 36,700.56 and 14,658.16 is: 20,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.06 : 36,700.56 = 14,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.06/36,700.56 = 14,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.06x = 36,700.56 × 14,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.06x = 537,962,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,962,680.57/26,594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.68

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