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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.97, 36,699.41 and 14,658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.97, 36,699.41 and 14,658.41 is: 20,227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.97 : 36,699.41 = 14,658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.97/36,699.41 = 14,658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.97x = 36,699.41 × 14,658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.97x = 537,954,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,954,998.54/26,594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,227.70

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