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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.41, 36,701.11 and 14,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.41, 36,701.11 and 14,658.44 is: 20,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.41 : 36,701.11 = 14,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.41/36,701.11 = 14,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.41x = 36,701.11 × 14,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.41x = 537,981,018.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,981,018.87/26,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.34

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