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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.22, 36,701.12 and 14,659.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.22, 36,701.12 and 14,659.65 is: 20,229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.22 : 36,701.12 = 14,659.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.22/36,701.12 = 14,659.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.22x = 36,701.12 × 14,659.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.22x = 538,025,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,025,610.46/26,596.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.41

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