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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.67, 36,705.47 and 14,662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.67, 36,705.47 and 14,662.06 is: 20,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.67 : 36,705.47 = 14,662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.67/36,705.47 = 14,662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.67x = 36,705.47 × 14,662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.67x = 538,177,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,177,638.39/26,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.26

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