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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.77, 36,704.92 and 14,661.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.77, 36,704.92 and 14,661.31 is: 20,232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.77 : 36,704.92 = 14,661.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.77/36,704.92 = 14,661.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.77x = 36,704.92 × 14,661.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.77x = 538,142,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,142,157.92/26,597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.60

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