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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.33, 36,701.06 and 14,658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.33, 36,701.06 and 14,658.36 is: 20,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.33 : 36,701.06 = 14,658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.33/36,701.06 = 14,658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.33x = 36,701.06 × 14,658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.33x = 537,977,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,977,349.86/26,595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.26

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