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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.47, 36,704.52 and 14,661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.47, 36,704.52 and 14,661.54 is: 20,232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.47 : 36,704.52 = 14,661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.47/36,704.52 = 14,661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.47x = 36,704.52 × 14,661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.47x = 538,144,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,144,788.16/26,598.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.17

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