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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.78, 36,709.33 and 14,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.78, 36,709.33 and 14,664.55 is: 20,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.78 : 36,709.33 = 14,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.78/36,709.33 = 14,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.78x = 36,709.33 × 14,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.78x = 538,325,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,325,805.25/26,600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.22

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