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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.39, 36,706.01 and 14,660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.39, 36,706.01 and 14,660.69 is: 20,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.39 : 36,706.01 = 14,660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.39/36,706.01 = 14,660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.39x = 36,706.01 × 14,660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.39x = 538,135,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,135,176.91/26,597.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.63

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