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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.21, 36,705.76 and 14,660.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.21, 36,705.76 and 14,660.49 is: 20,232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.21 : 36,705.76 = 14,660.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.21/36,705.76 = 14,660.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.21x = 36,705.76 × 14,660.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.21x = 538,124,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,124,528.42/26,597.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.37

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