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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.35, 36,709.20 and 14,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.35, 36,709.20 and 14,664.44 is: 20,236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.35 : 36,709.20 = 14,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.35/36,709.20 = 14,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.35x = 36,709.20 × 14,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.35x = 538,319,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,319,952.62/26,601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.57

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