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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.69, 36,706.44 and 14,662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.69, 36,706.44 and 14,662.46 is: 20,234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.69 : 36,706.44 = 14,662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.69/36,706.44 = 14,662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.69x = 36,706.44 × 14,662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.69x = 538,206,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,206,524.71/26,598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.32

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