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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.73, 36,701.46 and 14,658.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.73, 36,701.46 and 14,658.81 is: 20,228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.73 : 36,701.46 = 14,658.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.73/36,701.46 = 14,658.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.73x = 36,701.46 × 14,658.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.73x = 537,999,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,999,591.23/26,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.79

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