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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.73, 36,704.22 and 14,660.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.73, 36,704.22 and 14,660.81 is: 20,231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.73 : 36,704.22 = 14,660.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.73/36,704.22 = 14,660.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.73x = 36,704.22 × 14,660.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.73x = 538,113,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,113,595.62/26,597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,231.56

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