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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.58, 36,709.04 and 14,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.58, 36,709.04 and 14,664.34 is: 20,236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.58 : 36,709.04 = 14,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.58/36,709.04 = 14,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.58x = 36,709.04 × 14,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.58x = 538,313,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,313,843.63/26,600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.92

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