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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.11, 36,702.19 and 14,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.11, 36,702.19 and 14,660.55 is: 20,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.11 : 36,702.19 = 14,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.11/36,702.19 = 14,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.11x = 36,702.19 × 14,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.11x = 538,074,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,074,291.60/26,596.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.32

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