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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.19, 36,706.43 and 14,499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.19, 36,706.43 and 14,499.80 is: 20,009.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.19 : 36,706.43 = 14,499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.19/36,706.43 = 14,499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.19x = 36,706.43 × 14,499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.19x = 532,235,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,235,893.71/26,599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.48

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