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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.98, 36,705.99 and 14,661.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.98, 36,705.99 and 14,661.46 is: 20,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.98 : 36,705.99 = 14,661.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.98/36,705.99 = 14,661.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.98x = 36,705.99 × 14,661.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.98x = 538,163,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,163,404.15/26,597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.24

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