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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.68, 36,701.85 and 14,659.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.68, 36,701.85 and 14,659.02 is: 20,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.68 : 36,701.85 = 14,659.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.68/36,701.85 = 14,659.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.68x = 36,701.85 × 14,659.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.68x = 538,013,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,013,153.19/26,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.35

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