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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.08, 36,709.73 and 14,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.08, 36,709.73 and 14,664.84 is: 20,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.08 : 36,709.73 = 14,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.08/36,709.73 = 14,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.08x = 36,709.73 × 14,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.08x = 538,342,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,342,243.57/26,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.61

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