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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.61, 36,708.18 and 14,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.61, 36,708.18 and 14,663.67 is: 20,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.61 : 36,708.18 = 14,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.61/36,708.18 = 14,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.61x = 36,708.18 × 14,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.61x = 538,276,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,276,637.82/26,600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.50

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