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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.93, 36,706.79 and 14,661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.93, 36,706.79 and 14,661.25 is: 20,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.93 : 36,706.79 = 14,661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.93/36,706.79 = 14,661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.93x = 36,706.79 × 14,661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.93x = 538,167,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,167,369.77/26,597.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.43

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