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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.79, 36,709.35 and 14,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.79, 36,709.35 and 14,664.60 is: 20,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.79 : 36,709.35 = 14,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.79/36,709.35 = 14,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.79x = 36,709.35 × 14,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.79x = 538,327,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,327,934.01/26,600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.29

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