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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.68, 36,704.60 and 14,661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.68, 36,704.60 and 14,661.04 is: 20,232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.68 : 36,704.60 = 14,661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.68/36,704.60 = 14,661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.68x = 36,704.60 × 14,661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.68x = 538,127,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,127,608.78/26,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.13

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