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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.51, 36,701.52 and 14,659.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.51, 36,701.52 and 14,659.19 is: 20,228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.51 : 36,701.52 = 14,659.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.51/36,701.52 = 14,659.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.51x = 36,701.52 × 14,659.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.51x = 538,014,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,014,481.67/26,596.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.76

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