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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.06, 36,705.42 and 14,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.06, 36,705.42 and 14,498.48 is: 20,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.06 : 36,705.42 = 14,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.06/36,705.42 = 14,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.06x = 36,705.42 × 14,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.06x = 532,172,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,172,797.76/26,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.96

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