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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.92, 36,709.91 and 14,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.92, 36,709.91 and 14,665.26 is: 20,237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.92 : 36,709.91 = 14,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.92/36,709.91 = 14,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.92x = 36,709.91 × 14,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.92x = 538,360,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,360,374.73/26,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.65

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