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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.34, 36,708.73 and 14,664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.34, 36,708.73 and 14,664.11 is: 20,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.34 : 36,708.73 = 14,664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.34/36,708.73 = 14,664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.34x = 36,708.73 × 14,664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.34x = 538,300,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,300,854.68/26,600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.61

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