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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.76, 36,707.40 and 14,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.76, 36,707.40 and 14,663.46 is: 20,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.76 : 36,707.40 = 14,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.76/36,707.40 = 14,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.76x = 36,707.40 × 14,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.76x = 538,257,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,257,491.60/26,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.67

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