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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.92, 36,704.56 and 14,661.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.92, 36,704.56 and 14,661.58 is: 20,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.92 : 36,704.56 = 14,661.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.92/36,704.56 = 14,661.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.92x = 36,704.56 × 14,661.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.92x = 538,146,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,146,842.80/26,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.19

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