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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.38, 36,701.88 and 14,659.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.38, 36,701.88 and 14,659.18 is: 20,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.38 : 36,701.88 = 14,659.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.38/36,701.88 = 14,659.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.38x = 36,701.88 × 14,659.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.38x = 538,019,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,019,465.26/26,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.81

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