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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.58, 36,707.66 and 14,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.58, 36,707.66 and 14,663.34 is: 20,235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.58 : 36,707.66 = 14,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.58/36,707.66 = 14,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.58x = 36,707.66 × 14,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.58x = 538,256,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,256,825.87/26,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.54

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