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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.67, 36,709.74 and 14,665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.67, 36,709.74 and 14,665.34 is: 20,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.67 : 36,709.74 = 14,665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.67/36,709.74 = 14,665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.67x = 36,709.74 × 14,665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.67x = 538,360,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,360,818.41/26,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.38

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