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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.26, 36,701.62 and 14,658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.26, 36,701.62 and 14,658.59 is: 20,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.26 : 36,701.62 = 14,658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.26/36,701.62 = 14,658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.26x = 36,701.62 × 14,658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.26x = 537,994,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,994,109.99/26,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.95

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