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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.87, 36,703.94 and 14,660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.87, 36,703.94 and 14,660.64 is: 20,231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.87 : 36,703.94 = 14,660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.87/36,703.94 = 14,660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.87x = 36,703.94 × 14,660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.87x = 538,103,177.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,103,177.62/26,596.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.82

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