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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.78, 36,707.95 and 14,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.78, 36,707.95 and 14,663.55 is: 20,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.78 : 36,707.95 = 14,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.78/36,707.95 = 14,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.78x = 36,707.95 × 14,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.78x = 538,268,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,268,740.90/26,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.83

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