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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.96, 36,710.22 and 14,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.96, 36,710.22 and 14,666.40 is: 20,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.96 : 36,710.22 = 14,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.96/36,710.22 = 14,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.96x = 36,710.22 × 14,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.96x = 538,406,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,406,770.61/26,601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.36

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