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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.10, 36,709.76 and 14,664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.10, 36,709.76 and 14,664.86 is: 20,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.10 : 36,709.76 = 14,664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.10/36,709.76 = 14,664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.10x = 36,709.76 × 14,664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.10x = 538,343,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,343,619.47/26,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.64

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