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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.02, 36,704.96 and 14,661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.02, 36,704.96 and 14,661.70 is: 20,232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.02 : 36,704.96 = 14,661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.02/36,704.96 = 14,661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.02x = 36,704.96 × 14,661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.02x = 538,157,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,157,112.03/26,599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.22

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