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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.27, 36,707.09 and 14,662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.27, 36,707.09 and 14,662.35 is: 20,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.27 : 36,707.09 = 14,662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.27/36,707.09 = 14,662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.27x = 36,707.09 × 14,662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.27x = 538,212,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,212,201.06/26,599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.10

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