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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.52, 36,701.88 and 14,496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.52, 36,701.88 and 14,496.08 is: 20,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.52 : 36,701.88 = 14,496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.52/36,701.88 = 14,496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.52x = 36,701.88 × 14,496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.52x = 532,033,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,033,388.63/26,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.62

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