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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.19, 36,703.67 and 14,497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.19, 36,703.67 and 14,497.80 is: 20,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.19 : 36,703.67 = 14,497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.19/36,703.67 = 14,497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.19x = 36,703.67 × 14,497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.19x = 532,122,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,122,369.58/26,597.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.72

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