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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.59, 36,704.88 and 14,659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.59, 36,704.88 and 14,659.92 is: 20,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.59 : 36,704.88 = 14,659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.59/36,704.88 = 14,659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.59x = 36,704.88 × 14,659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.59x = 538,090,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,090,604.41/26,599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.28

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