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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.58, 36,702.84 and 14,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.58, 36,702.84 and 14,659.84 is: 20,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.58 : 36,702.84 = 14,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.58/36,702.84 = 14,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.58x = 36,702.84 × 14,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.58x = 538,057,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,057,761.95/26,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.10

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