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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.42, 36,699.72 and 14,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.42, 36,699.72 and 14,657.44 is: 20,226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.42 : 36,699.72 = 14,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.42/36,699.72 = 14,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.42x = 36,699.72 × 14,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.42x = 537,923,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,923,943.92/26,594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.95

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