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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.97, 36,701.32 and 14,658.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.97, 36,701.32 and 14,658.77 is: 20,229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.97 : 36,701.32 = 14,658.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.97/36,701.32 = 14,658.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.97x = 36,701.32 × 14,658.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.97x = 537,996,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,996,153.54/26,594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.24

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