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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.07, 36,705.58 and 14,661.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.07, 36,705.58 and 14,661.83 is: 20,233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.07 : 36,705.58 = 14,661.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.07/36,705.58 = 14,661.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.07x = 36,705.58 × 14,661.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.07x = 538,171,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,171,029.12/26,598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.46

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