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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.54, 36,709.92 and 14,665.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.54, 36,709.92 and 14,665.38 is: 20,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.54 : 36,709.92 = 14,665.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.54/36,709.92 = 14,665.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.54x = 36,709.92 × 14,665.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.54x = 538,364,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,364,926.57/26,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.11

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