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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.17, 36,699.48 and 14,494.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.17, 36,699.48 and 14,494.77 is: 20,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.17 : 36,699.48 = 14,494.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.17/36,699.48 = 14,494.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.17x = 36,699.48 × 14,494.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.17x = 531,950,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,950,624.94/26,594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.53

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