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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.34, 36,709.84 and 14,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.34, 36,709.84 and 14,664.88 is: 20,237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.34 : 36,709.84 = 14,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.34/36,709.84 = 14,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.34x = 36,709.84 × 14,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.34x = 538,345,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,345,398.42/26,601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.53

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