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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.41, 36,703.35 and 14,658.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.41, 36,703.35 and 14,658.75 is: 20,230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.41 : 36,703.35 = 14,658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.41/36,703.35 = 14,658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.41x = 36,703.35 × 14,658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.41x = 538,025,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,025,231.81/26,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.00

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