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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.68, 36,705.15 and 14,662.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.68, 36,705.15 and 14,662.01 is: 20,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.68 : 36,705.15 = 14,662.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.68/36,705.15 = 14,662.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.68x = 36,705.15 × 14,662.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.68x = 538,171,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,171,368.11/26,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.01

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