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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.91, 36,704.15 and 14,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.91, 36,704.15 and 14,659.26 is: 20,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.91 : 36,704.15 = 14,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.91/36,704.15 = 14,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.91x = 36,704.15 × 14,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.91x = 538,055,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,055,677.93/26,595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.77

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