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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.79, 36,702.44 and 14,659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.79, 36,702.44 and 14,659.58 is: 20,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.79 : 36,702.44 = 14,659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.79/36,702.44 = 14,659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.79x = 36,702.44 × 14,659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.79x = 538,042,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,042,355.38/26,595.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.36

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