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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.06, 36,702.49 and 14,659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.06, 36,702.49 and 14,659.46 is: 20,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.06 : 36,702.49 = 14,659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.06/36,702.49 = 14,659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.06x = 36,702.49 × 14,659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.06x = 538,038,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,038,567.02/26,597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.25

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