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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.91, 36,699.48 and 14,658.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.91, 36,699.48 and 14,658.21 is: 20,227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.91 : 36,699.48 = 14,658.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.91/36,699.48 = 14,658.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.91x = 36,699.48 × 14,658.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.91x = 537,948,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,948,684.73/26,594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.51

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