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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.16, 36,699.82 and 14,657.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.16, 36,699.82 and 14,657.46 is: 20,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.16 : 36,699.82 = 14,657.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.16/36,699.82 = 14,657.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.16x = 36,699.82 × 14,657.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.16x = 537,926,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,926,143.66/26,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.23

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