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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.76, 36,701.86 and 14,659.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.76, 36,701.86 and 14,659.44 is: 20,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.76 : 36,701.86 = 14,659.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.76/36,701.86 = 14,659.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.76x = 36,701.86 × 14,659.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.76x = 538,028,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,028,714.56/26,596.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.11

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