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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.06, 36,705.25 and 14,661.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.06, 36,705.25 and 14,661.46 is: 20,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.06 : 36,705.25 = 14,661.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.06/36,705.25 = 14,661.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.06x = 36,705.25 × 14,661.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.06x = 538,152,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,152,554.67/26,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.01

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