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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.29, 36,701.01 and 14,495.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.29, 36,701.01 and 14,495.89 is: 20,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.29 : 36,701.01 = 14,495.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.29/36,701.01 = 14,495.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.29x = 36,701.01 × 14,495.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.29x = 532,013,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,013,620.34/26,595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.06

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