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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.42, 36,703.88 and 14,661.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.42, 36,703.88 and 14,661.09 is: 20,233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.42 : 36,703.88 = 14,661.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.42/36,703.88 = 14,661.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.42x = 36,703.88 × 14,661.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.42x = 538,118,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,118,814.72/26,595.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.51

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