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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.52, 36,709.20 and 14,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.52, 36,709.20 and 14,664.32 is: 20,237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.52 : 36,709.20 = 14,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.52/36,709.20 = 14,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.52x = 36,709.20 × 14,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.52x = 538,315,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,315,455.74/26,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.79

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