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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.06, 36,709.22 and 14,664.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.06, 36,709.22 and 14,664.39 is: 20,236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.06 : 36,709.22 = 14,664.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.06/36,709.22 = 14,664.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.06x = 36,709.22 × 14,664.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.06x = 538,318,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,318,393.30/26,601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.73

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