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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.64, 36,704.28 and 14,662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.64, 36,704.28 and 14,662.08 is: 20,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.64 : 36,704.28 = 14,662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.64/36,704.28 = 14,662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.64x = 36,704.28 × 14,662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.64x = 538,161,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,161,089.70/26,597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.42

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