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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.51, 36,708.94 and 14,664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.51, 36,708.94 and 14,664.27 is: 20,236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.51 : 36,708.94 = 14,664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.51/36,708.94 = 14,664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.51x = 36,708.94 × 14,664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.51x = 538,309,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,309,875.82/26,600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.83

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