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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.27, 36,705.71 and 14,661.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.27, 36,705.71 and 14,661.35 is: 20,232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.27 : 36,705.71 = 14,661.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.27/36,705.71 = 14,661.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.27x = 36,705.71 × 14,661.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.27x = 538,155,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,155,114.43/26,598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.71

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