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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.56, 36,707.64 and 14,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.56, 36,707.64 and 14,663.33 is: 20,235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.56 : 36,707.64 = 14,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.56/36,707.64 = 14,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.56x = 36,707.64 × 14,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.56x = 538,256,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,256,238.84/26,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.53

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