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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.69, 36,710.20 and 14,664.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.69, 36,710.20 and 14,664.99 is: 20,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.69 : 36,710.20 = 14,664.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.69/36,710.20 = 14,664.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.69x = 36,710.20 × 14,664.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.69x = 538,354,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,354,679.24/26,601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.61

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