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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.56, 36,706.26 and 14,662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.56, 36,706.26 and 14,662.33 is: 20,234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.56 : 36,706.26 = 14,662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.56/36,706.26 = 14,662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.56x = 36,706.26 × 14,662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.56x = 538,199,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,199,260.40/26,598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.15

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