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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.55, 36,703.02 and 14,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.55, 36,703.02 and 14,659.48 is: 20,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.55 : 36,703.02 = 14,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.55/36,703.02 = 14,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.55x = 36,703.02 × 14,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.55x = 538,047,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,047,288.48/26,596.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.96

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