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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.52, 36,708.83 and 14,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.52, 36,708.83 and 14,663.60 is: 20,235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.52 : 36,708.83 = 14,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.52/36,708.83 = 14,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.52x = 36,708.83 × 14,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.52x = 538,283,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,283,397.71/26,600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.82

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