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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.91, 36,705.38 and 14,660.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.91, 36,705.38 and 14,660.21 is: 20,231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.91 : 36,705.38 = 14,660.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.91/36,705.38 = 14,660.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.91x = 36,705.38 × 14,660.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.91x = 538,108,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,108,597.39/26,596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.99

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