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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.51, 36,705.68 and 14,662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.51, 36,705.68 and 14,662.23 is: 20,232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.51 : 36,705.68 = 14,662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.51/36,705.68 = 14,662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.51x = 36,705.68 × 14,662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.51x = 538,187,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,187,049.16/26,599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.97

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