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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.06, 36,701.94 and 14,659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.06, 36,701.94 and 14,659.16 is: 20,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.06 : 36,701.94 = 14,659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.06/36,701.94 = 14,659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.06x = 36,701.94 × 14,659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.06x = 538,019,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,019,610.77/26,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.06

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