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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.81, 36,705.23 and 14,661.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.81, 36,705.23 and 14,661.58 is: 20,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.81 : 36,705.23 = 14,661.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.81/36,705.23 = 14,661.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.81x = 36,705.23 × 14,661.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.81x = 538,156,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,156,555.97/26,597.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.11

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