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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.26, 36,704.73 and 14,661.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.26, 36,704.73 and 14,661.38 is: 20,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.26 : 36,704.73 = 14,661.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.26/36,704.73 = 14,661.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.26x = 36,704.73 × 14,661.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.26x = 538,141,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,141,994.33/26,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.23

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