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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.13, 36,709.82 and 14,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.13, 36,709.82 and 14,664.93 is: 20,237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.13 : 36,709.82 = 14,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.13/36,709.82 = 14,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.13x = 36,709.82 × 14,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.13x = 538,346,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,346,940.61/26,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.75

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