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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.28, 36,705.61 and 14,661.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.28, 36,705.61 and 14,661.81 is: 20,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.28 : 36,705.61 = 14,661.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.28/36,705.61 = 14,661.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.28x = 36,705.61 × 14,661.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.28x = 538,170,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,170,679.75/26,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.29

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