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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.93, 36,705.69 and 14,662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.93, 36,705.69 and 14,662.50 is: 20,233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.93 : 36,705.69 = 14,662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.93/36,705.69 = 14,662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.93x = 36,705.69 × 14,662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.93x = 538,197,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,197,179.63/26,598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.79

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