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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.51, 36,702.89 and 14,660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.51, 36,702.89 and 14,660.19 is: 20,230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.51 : 36,702.89 = 14,660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.51/36,702.89 = 14,660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.51x = 36,702.89 × 14,660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.51x = 538,071,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,071,340.95/26,597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.14

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