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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.08, 36,833.85 and 14,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.08, 36,833.85 and 14,591.60 is: 20,136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.08 : 36,833.85 = 14,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.08/36,833.85 = 14,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.08x = 36,833.85 × 14,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.08x = 537,464,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,464,621.49/26,691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.49

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