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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.66, 36,710.54 and 14,665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.66, 36,710.54 and 14,665.42 is: 20,238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.66 : 36,710.54 = 14,665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.66/36,710.54 = 14,665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.66x = 36,710.54 × 14,665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.66x = 538,375,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,375,515.08/26,601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.42

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