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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.28, 36,710.02 and 14,665.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.28, 36,710.02 and 14,665.05 is: 20,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.28 : 36,710.02 = 14,665.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.28/36,710.02 = 14,665.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.28x = 36,710.02 × 14,665.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.28x = 538,354,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,354,278.80/26,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.91

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