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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.30, 36,706.19 and 14,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.30, 36,706.19 and 14,662.67 is: 20,235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.30 : 36,706.19 = 14,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.30/36,706.19 = 14,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.30x = 36,706.19 × 14,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.30x = 538,210,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,210,494.08/26,597.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.54

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