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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.31, 36,705.77 and 14,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.31, 36,705.77 and 14,498.73 is: 20,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.31 : 36,705.77 = 14,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.31/36,705.77 = 14,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.31x = 36,705.77 × 14,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.31x = 532,186,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,186,976.18/26,598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,008.30

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