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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.22, 36,709.43 and 14,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.22, 36,709.43 and 14,501.70 is: 20,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.22 : 36,709.43 = 14,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.22/36,709.43 = 14,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.22x = 36,709.43 × 14,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.22x = 532,349,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,349,177.29/26,601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.21

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