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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.64, 36,701.47 and 14,496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.64, 36,701.47 and 14,496.22 is: 20,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.64 : 36,701.47 = 14,496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.64/36,701.47 = 14,496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.64x = 36,701.47 × 14,496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.64x = 532,032,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,032,583.44/26,595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.50

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