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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.40, 36,705.70 and 14,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.40, 36,705.70 and 14,662.72 is: 20,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.40 : 36,705.70 = 14,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.40/36,705.70 = 14,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.40x = 36,705.70 × 14,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.40x = 538,205,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,205,401.50/26,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.74

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