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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.85, 36,710.80 and 14,665.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.85, 36,710.80 and 14,665.61 is: 20,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.85 : 36,710.80 = 14,665.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.85/36,710.80 = 14,665.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.85x = 36,710.80 × 14,665.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.85x = 538,386,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,386,330.70/26,601.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.68

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