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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.14, 36,705.68 and 14,661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.14, 36,705.68 and 14,661.90 is: 20,233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.14 : 36,705.68 = 14,661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.14/36,705.68 = 14,661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.14x = 36,705.68 × 14,661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.14x = 538,175,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,175,183.89/26,598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.56

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