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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.14, 36,706.35 and 14,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.14, 36,706.35 and 14,663.58 is: 20,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.14 : 36,706.35 = 14,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.14/36,706.35 = 14,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.14x = 36,706.35 × 14,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.14x = 538,246,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,246,499.73/26,599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.49

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