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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.41, 36,706.59 and 14,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.41, 36,706.59 and 14,662.44 is: 20,233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.41 : 36,706.59 = 14,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.41/36,706.59 = 14,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.41x = 36,706.59 × 14,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.41x = 538,208,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,208,173.48/26,599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.84

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