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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.95, 36,701.96 and 14,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.95, 36,701.96 and 14,660.40 is: 20,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.95 : 36,701.96 = 14,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.95/36,701.96 = 14,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.95x = 36,701.96 × 14,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.95x = 538,065,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,065,203.45/26,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.10

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