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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.98, 36,711.52 and 14,665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.98, 36,711.52 and 14,665.46 is: 20,238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.98 : 36,711.52 = 14,665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.98/36,711.52 = 14,665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.98x = 36,711.52 × 14,665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.98x = 538,391,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,391,328.10/26,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.77

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