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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.58, 36,710.42 and 14,665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.58, 36,710.42 and 14,665.34 is: 20,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.58 : 36,710.42 = 14,665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.58/36,710.42 = 14,665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.58x = 36,710.42 × 14,665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.58x = 538,370,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,370,790.84/26,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.30

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