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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.44, 36,709.12 and 14,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.44, 36,709.12 and 14,665 is: 20,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.44 : 36,709.12 = 14,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.44/36,709.12 = 14,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.44x = 36,709.12 × 14,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.44x = 538,339,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,339,244.80/26,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.22

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