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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.26, 36,702.55 and 14,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.26, 36,702.55 and 14,659.94 is: 20,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.26 : 36,702.55 = 14,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.26/36,702.55 = 14,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.26x = 36,702.55 × 14,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.26x = 538,057,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,057,180.85/26,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.80

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