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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.12, 36,705.24 and 14,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.12, 36,705.24 and 14,498.60 is: 20,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.12 : 36,705.24 = 14,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.12/36,705.24 = 14,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.12x = 36,705.24 × 14,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.12x = 532,174,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,174,592.66/26,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.98

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