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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.79, 36,705.20 and 14,661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.79, 36,705.20 and 14,661.59 is: 20,233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.79 : 36,705.20 = 14,661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.79/36,705.20 = 14,661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.79x = 36,705.20 × 14,661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.79x = 538,156,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,156,336.43/26,597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.12

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