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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,600.94, 36,708.86 and 14,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,600.94, 36,708.86 and 14,665.40 is: 20,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,600.94 : 36,708.86 = 14,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,600.94/36,708.86 = 14,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,600.94x = 36,708.86 × 14,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,600.94x = 538,350,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,350,115.44/26,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.01

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