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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.21, 36,707.03 and 14,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.21, 36,707.03 and 14,662.29 is: 20,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.21 : 36,707.03 = 14,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.21/36,707.03 = 14,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.21x = 36,707.03 × 14,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.21x = 538,209,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,209,118.90/26,599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.03

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