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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.55, 36,705.98 and 14,662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.55, 36,705.98 and 14,662.08 is: 20,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.55 : 36,705.98 = 14,662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.55/36,705.98 = 14,662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.55x = 36,705.98 × 14,662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.55x = 538,186,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,186,015.24/26,598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.66

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