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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.58, 36,701.46 and 14,658.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.58, 36,701.46 and 14,658.84 is: 20,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.58 : 36,701.46 = 14,658.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.58/36,701.46 = 14,658.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.58x = 36,701.46 × 14,658.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.58x = 538,000,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,000,829.91/26,594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.72

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