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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.92, 36,708.71 and 14,664.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.92, 36,708.71 and 14,664.59 is: 20,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.92 : 36,708.71 = 14,664.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.92/36,708.71 = 14,664.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.92x = 36,708.71 × 14,664.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.92x = 538,318,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,318,108.26/26,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.34

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