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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.84, 36,703.68 and 14,660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.84, 36,703.68 and 14,660.64 is: 20,232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.84 : 36,703.68 = 14,660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.84/36,703.68 = 14,660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.84x = 36,703.68 × 14,660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.84x = 538,099,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,099,439.16/26,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.47

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