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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.92, 36,710.09 and 14,665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.92, 36,710.09 and 14,665.59 is: 20,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.92 : 36,710.09 = 14,665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.92/36,710.09 = 14,665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.92x = 36,710.09 × 14,665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.92x = 538,375,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,375,055.48/26,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.72

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