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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.05, 36,703.82 and 14,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.05, 36,703.82 and 14,660.12 is: 20,230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.05 : 36,703.82 = 14,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.05/36,703.82 = 14,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.05x = 36,703.82 × 14,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.05x = 538,082,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,082,534.07/26,597.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.91

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