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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.79, 36,703.08 and 14,497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.79, 36,703.08 and 14,497.39 is: 20,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.79 : 36,703.08 = 14,497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.79/36,703.08 = 14,497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.79x = 36,703.08 × 14,497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.79x = 532,098,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,098,681.45/26,596.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.13

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