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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.82, 36,709.38 and 14,664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.82, 36,709.38 and 14,664.58 is: 20,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.82 : 36,709.38 = 14,664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.82/36,709.38 = 14,664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.82x = 36,709.38 × 14,664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.82x = 538,327,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,327,800.96/26,600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.26

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