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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.26, 36,703.78 and 14,661.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.26, 36,703.78 and 14,661.71 is: 20,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.26 : 36,703.78 = 14,661.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.26/36,703.78 = 14,661.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.26x = 36,703.78 × 14,661.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.26x = 538,140,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,140,178.20/26,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.92

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