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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.16, 36,701.58 and 14,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.16, 36,701.58 and 14,658.96 is: 20,229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.16 : 36,701.58 = 14,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.16/36,701.58 = 14,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.16x = 36,701.58 × 14,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.16x = 538,006,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,006,828.04/26,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.50

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