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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.41, 36,706.11 and 14,660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.41, 36,706.11 and 14,660.75 is: 20,232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.41 : 36,706.11 = 14,660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.41/36,706.11 = 14,660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.41x = 36,706.11 × 14,660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.41x = 538,139,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,139,102.18/26,597.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.76

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