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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.41, 36,698.79 and 14,657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.41, 36,698.79 and 14,657.71 is: 20,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.41 : 36,698.79 = 14,657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.41/36,698.79 = 14,657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.41x = 36,698.79 × 14,657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.41x = 537,920,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,920,221.17/26,594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.82

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