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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.28, 36,706.99 and 14,662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.28, 36,706.99 and 14,662.81 is: 20,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.28 : 36,706.99 = 14,662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.28/36,706.99 = 14,662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.28x = 36,706.99 × 14,662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.28x = 538,227,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,227,491.62/26,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.67

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