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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.73, 36,701.67 and 14,660.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.73, 36,701.67 and 14,660.18 is: 20,230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.73 : 36,701.67 = 14,660.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.73/36,701.67 = 14,660.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.73x = 36,701.67 × 14,660.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.73x = 538,053,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,053,088.50/26,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.81

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